Frost Dates for HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

6.12°N, 81.13°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 13b

Avg. annual minimum: 18 to 21°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 25° 30° 35°
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Jan
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Feb
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 24°C
Mar
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 25°C
Apr
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 26°C
May
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 26°C
Jun
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 26°C
Jul
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 25°C
Aug
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 25°C
Sep
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
Oct
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Nov
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jan
66 mm
66.0 mm
Feb
69 mm
68.6 mm
Mar
130 mm
129.5 mm
Apr
81 mm
81.3 mm
May
18 mm
17.8 mm
Jun
3 mm
2.5 mm
Jul
13 mm
12.7 mm
Aug
51 mm
50.8 mm
Sep
168 mm
167.6 mm
Oct
267 mm
266.7 mm
Nov
180 mm
180.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h12h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 41m
Feb: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Mar: 6:01 AM – 5:59 PM · 11h 58m
Apr: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 08m
May: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 17m
Jun: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Jul: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 19m
Aug: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Sep: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 02m
Oct: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Nov: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Dec: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 39m
Daylight Longest: 12h 21m · Shortest: 11h 39m

Nearby Stations

NUWARA ELIYA, Sri Lanka

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