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🇲🇲Mawlamyine, Mon, Myanmar

Mawlamyine is in hardiness zone 12b, almost never frosts, and gets almost no winter chill and 197 in (4999 mm) of rain a year. Best fits: cotton, sorghum, soybean, rice and maize (corn).

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Hardiness zone
Zone 12b
Coldest night 56°F (14°C)
Frost season
Frost-free
Frost is very rare
Frost-safe planting
Any time
No spring frost 9 years in 10
Winter chill
0 hours
0 chill portions
Summer heat
11,318 °F·days(6,288 °C·days)
Degree days above 50°F (10°C)
Hot days
67 days
Above 95°F (35°C) a year
Rain
197 in(4999 mm)
Per year
Dry season
5 months
Months with rain under 2× the average °C

Great fits (80+)

  1. 100%fit

    Cotton

    Fiber · Annual · Plant in October

    Every requirement is in its ideal range.

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    • Growing-season average100

      Here: 81°F (27°C) · Ideal: 72–90°F (22–32°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 54°F (12°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 10 in (263 mm) · Ideal: 20–39 in (500–1,000 mm) · covered by irrigation

    • Frost-free days100

      Here: 365 days · Ideal: at least 190 days

    Needs a long, hot season and dry weather when bolls open.

    Gossypium hirsutum. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Gossypium hirsutum; FAO Crop Water Information: cotton. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  2. 100%fit

    Sorghum

    Grain · Annual · Plant in January

    Every requirement is in its ideal range.

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    • Growing-season average100

      Here: 82°F (28°C) · Ideal: 72–91°F (22–33°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 54°F (12°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 4.0 in (102 mm) · Ideal: 12–28 in (300–700 mm) · covered by irrigation

    Handles heat and drought better than maize.

    Sorghum bicolor. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Sorghum bicolor; FAO Crop Water Information: sorghum. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  3. 100%fit

    Soybean

    Oilseed · Annual · Plant in January

    Every requirement is in its ideal range.

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    Why this score ▸
    • Growing-season average100

      Here: 82°F (28°C) · Ideal: 68–86°F (20–30°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 50°F (10°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 4.0 in (102 mm) · Ideal: 18–35 in (450–900 mm) · covered by irrigation

    Maturity groups are matched to latitude because flowering is triggered by shortening days.

    Glycine max. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Glycine max; FAO Crop Water Information: soybean. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  4. 100%fit

    Rice

    Grain · Annual · Plant in January

    Every requirement is in its ideal range.

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    Why this score ▸
    • Growing-season average100

      Here: 82°F (28°C) · Ideal: 72–88°F (22–31°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 59°F (15°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 4.0 in (102 mm) · Ideal: 28–79 in (700–2,000 mm) · covered by irrigation

    Paddy rice is usually flooded from irrigation or monsoon rain; nights below ~15 °C at flowering cause empty grains.

    Oryza sativa. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Oryza sativa; FAO Crop Water Information: rice. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  5. 100%fit

    Maize (corn)

    Grain · Annual · Plant in January

    Every requirement is in its ideal range.

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    Why this score ▸
    • Growing-season average100

      Here: 82°F (28°C) · Ideal: 64–86°F (18–30°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 50°F (10°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 4.0 in (102 mm) · Ideal: 16–35 in (400–900 mm) · covered by irrigation

    • Degree days above 50°F (10°C)100

      Here: 11,318 °F·days (6,288 °C·days) · Ideal: at least 1,980 °F·days (1,100 °C·days)

    Hybrids are matched to season length by relative maturity. Heat over ~35 °C at silking hurts pollination.

    Zea mays. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Zea mays; FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper 33 (Doorenbos & Kassam 1979, Yield response to water). Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  6. 100%fit

    Peanut

    Oilseed · Annual · Plant in January

    Every requirement is in its ideal range.

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    Why this score ▸
    • Growing-season average100

      Here: 82°F (28°C) · Ideal: 72–86°F (22–30°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 57°F (14°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 23 in (582 mm) · Ideal: 18–35 in (450–900 mm)

    Needs warm, light soil for pods to develop underground.

    Arachis hypogaea. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Arachis hypogaea; FAO Crop Water Information: groundnut. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  7. 100%fit

    Hemp

    Best variety: Autoflowering

    Fiber · Annual · Plant in January

    Every requirement is in its ideal range.

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    Why this score ▸
    • Growing-season average100

      Here: 81°F (27°C) · Ideal: 64–82°F (18–28°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 41°F (5°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 0.8 in (21 mm) · Ideal: 14–28 in (350–700 mm) · covered by irrigation

    Grain and fibre cultivars bred at high latitudes flower too early under the short days of the tropics. Licensing rules vary by country. Autoflowering: Day-neutral: flowers on age, not day length, so it suits low latitudes and short seasons.

    Cannabis sativa. Sources: Amaducci et al. 2015, Key cultivation techniques for hemp in Europe and China (Industrial Crops and Products); FAO ECOCROP: Cannabis sativa. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  8. 100%fit

    Tomato

    Vegetable · Annual · Plant in October

    Every requirement is in its ideal range.

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    Why this score ▸
    • Growing-season average100

      Here: 80°F (27°C) · Ideal: 64–81°F (18–27°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 50°F (10°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 9.7 in (246 mm) · Ideal: 9.8–24 in (250–600 mm) · covered by irrigation

    Fruit set fails when nights drop below ~10 °C or days top ~35 °C. Wet seasons bring blight.

    Solanum lycopersicum. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Solanum lycopersicum; FAO Crop Water Information: tomato. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  9. 100%fit

    Sunflower

    Oilseed · Annual · Plant in January

    Every requirement is in its ideal range.

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    Why this score ▸
    • Growing-season average100

      Here: 82°F (28°C) · Ideal: 64–82°F (18–28°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 43°F (6°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 4.0 in (102 mm) · Ideal: 12–28 in (300–700 mm) · covered by irrigation

    Deep roots make it fairly drought tolerant.

    Helianthus annuus. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Helianthus annuus; FAO Crop Water Information: sunflower. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  10. 81%fit

    Strawberry

    Fruit · Annual · Plant in December

    Holding it back: Growing season too hot: 79°F (26°C) here, ideal 57–75°F (14–24°C)

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    Why this score ▸
    • Growing-season average66

      Here: 79°F (26°C) · Ideal: 57–75°F (14–24°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 37°F (3°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 0.8 in (20 mm) · Ideal: 5.9–18 in (150–450 mm) · covered by irrigation

    Grown as a short-season crop in most commercial systems; day-neutral types fruit through summer.

    Fragaria × ananassa. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Fragaria × ananassa; UC ANR: Strawberry production. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

Worth a try (50–79)

  1. 51%fit

    Wheat

    Spring wheat

    Grain · Annual · Plant in November

    Holding it back: Growing season too hot: 80°F (26°C) here, ideal 54–72°F (12–22°C)

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    Why this score ▸
    • Growing-season average26

      Here: 80°F (26°C) · Ideal: 54–72°F (12–22°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 32°F (0°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 2.1 in (53 mm) · Ideal: 9.8–24 in (250–600 mm) · covered by irrigation

    In mild-winter climates spring wheat is sown in autumn and grows through the cool season.

    Triticum aestivum. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Triticum aestivum; FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper 33 (Doorenbos & Kassam 1979). Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

Long shots (2)▸
  1. 31%fit

    Canola (rapeseed)

    Spring canola

    Oilseed · Annual · Plant in November

    Holding it back: Growing season too hot: 80°F (26°C) here, ideal 54–70°F (12–21°C)

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    • Growing-season average10

      Here: 80°F (26°C) · Ideal: 54–70°F (12–21°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 32°F (0°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 2.1 in (53 mm) · Ideal: 9.8–22 in (250–550 mm) · covered by irrigation

    Heat over ~30 °C at flowering cuts yield; a cool-season crop in warm climates.

    Brassica napus. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Brassica napus; Canola Council of Canada: Canola Encyclopedia. Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

  2. 29%fit

    Barley

    Grain · Annual · Plant in November

    Holding it back: Growing season too hot: 80°F (26°C) here, ideal 52–68°F (11–20°C)

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    • Growing-season average8

      Here: 80°F (26°C) · Ideal: 52–68°F (11–20°C)

    • Coldest growing-season night (monthly average)100

      Here: 64°F (18°C) · Ideal: at least 32°F (0°C)

    • Growing-season rain100

      Here: 2.1 in (53 mm) · Ideal: 7.9–20 in (200–500 mm) · covered by irrigation

    The most cold- and drought-tolerant small grain; malting barley wants a cool, dry finish.

    Hordeum vulgare. Sources: FAO ECOCROP: Hordeum vulgare; FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper 33 (Doorenbos & Kassam 1979). Ranges not yet reviewed by an agronomist.

Won't grow here (29)▸
  • Almond: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 25 portions
  • Apple: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 60 portions
  • Avocado: Too many heat-stress days: 67 days here, ideal at most 10 days
  • Banana: Too wet: 197 in (4,999 mm) here, ideal 59–102 in (1,500–2,600 mm)
  • Blueberry: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 55 portions
  • Cacao: Too wet: 197 in (4,999 mm) here, ideal 59–98 in (1,500–2,500 mm)
  • Cassava: Too wet: 197 in (4,999 mm) here, ideal 39–79 in (1,000–2,000 mm)
  • Cherry: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 60 portions
  • Citrus: Too wet: 197 in (4,999 mm) here, ideal 35–79 in (900–2,000 mm)
  • Coffee (arabica): Too hot overall: 81°F (27°C) here, ideal 64–72°F (18–22°C)
  • Date palm: Too wet: 197 in (4,999 mm) here, ideal at most 7.9 in (200 mm)
  • Fig: Too wet: 197 in (4,999 mm) here, ideal 9.8–39 in (250–1,000 mm)
  • Garlic: Winters too mild: 78°F (25°C) here, ideal at most 43°F (6°C)
  • Hops: Summer days too short: 13.1 h here, ideal at least 15.0 h
  • Kiwifruit: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 42 portions
  • Lavender: Winters too mild: 78°F (25°C) here, ideal at most 50°F (10°C)
  • Macadamia: Too many heat-stress days: 67 days here, ideal at most 5 days
  • Mango: Too wet: 197 in (4,999 mm) here, ideal 31–98 in (800–2,500 mm)
  • Olive: Not enough winter chill: 0 hours here, ideal at least 300 hours
  • Peach: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 40 portions
  • Pear: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 60 portions
  • Pecan: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 30 portions
  • Pistachio: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 58 portions
  • Potato: Growing season too hot: 82°F (28°C) here, ideal 55–68°F (13–20°C)
  • Saffron: Winters too mild: 78°F (25°C) here, ideal 30–50°F (-1 to 10°C)
  • Sugarcane: Too wet: 197 in (4,999 mm) here, ideal 43–98 in (1,100–2,500 mm)
  • Tea: Too many heat-stress days: 67 days here, ideal at most 10 days
  • Walnut: Not enough winter chill: 0 portions here, ideal at least 45 portions
  • Wine grapes: Too hot for quality fruit: 6,728 °F·days (3,738 °C·days) here, ideal 2,610–3,510 °F·days (1,450–1,950 °C·days)

Climate vs. crop needs

Temperature (°F)

HighLowAverage

Ideal average in the growing seasonIdeal average in the growing season60°80°100°JFMAMJJASONDHigh Jan: 91°High Feb: 94°High Mar: 95°High Apr: 96°High May: 91°High Jun: 86°High Jul: 84°High Aug: 84°High Sep: 86°High Oct: 90°High Nov: 92°High Dec: 90°Low Jan: 64°Low Feb: 67°Low Mar: 72°Low Apr: 76°Low May: 76°Low Jun: 75°Low Jul: 74°Low Aug: 74°Low Sep: 74°Low Oct: 74°Low Nov: 72°Low Dec: 68°Average Jan: 78°Average Feb: 80°Average Mar: 84°Average Apr: 86°Average May: 84°Average Jun: 80°Average Jul: 79°Average Aug: 79°Average Sep: 80°Average Oct: 82°Average Nov: 82°Average Dec: 79°

Rain (in per month)

 

0204060JFMAMJJASONDRain Jan: 0.2Rain Feb: 0.2Rain Mar: 0.5Rain Apr: 3.2Rain May: 19Rain Jun: 36Rain Jul: 52Rain Aug: 47Rain Sep: 30Rain Oct: 7.8Rain Nov: 1.3Rain Dec: 0.5
  • Ideal average in the growing season: 72–90°F. Compare with the gray dashed average line.
  • Growing season: Oct–Mar
  • Ideal rain over the growing season: 20–39 in. Here: 10 in, so plan on irrigation.

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How these scores work

Each crop has an ideal range and hard limits for things like winter cold, chill hours, summer heat and rain. A score of 100 means everything is in range; one hard limit crossed means 0. Annual crops are scored over their best growing season, which sets the planting month. Scores assume irrigation where rain falls short, and flag crops that need it.

Climate comes from 1991–2020 monthly averages for the 4 km climate cell around the town. Frost dates, chill and hardiness zones are estimated from those averages by simulating daily weather, so check them against local records. Soil, slope and water rights matter as much as climate. Crop ranges come from FAO ECOCROP and university extension guides and haven't been reviewed by an agronomist yet.

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