Frost Dates for PUNTA ARENAS, Chile

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. September 29
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. May 9
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost October 9
First Fall Frost April 30

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze August 20
First Fall Hard Freeze June 4
-53.00°N, -70.97°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

222 Days September 29 to May 9

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C

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

Cfc Subpolar Oceanic

Cool year-round with very mild winters but short, cool summers. Growing seasons are short and limited to cold-hardy crops. Root vegetables and leafy greens are the most reliable choices.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15°
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 8°C
Jan
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 8°C
Feb
9°
High: 12°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 7°C
Mar
7°
High: 9°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
May
3°
High: 4°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 1°C
Jun
2°
High: 4°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 0°C
Jul
3°
High: 5°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 1°C
Aug
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Sep
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
9°
High: 12°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 7°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jan
61 mm
61.0 mm
Feb
76 mm
76.2 mm
Mar
81 mm
81.3 mm
Apr
61 mm
61.0 mm
May
48 mm
48.3 mm
Jun
58 mm
58.4 mm
Jul
58 mm
58.4 mm
Aug
43 mm
43.2 mm
Sep
61 mm
61.0 mm
Oct
74 mm
73.7 mm
Nov
79 mm
78.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h7.5h8h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h16.5h
Jan: 3:56 AM – 8:04 PM · 16h 09m
Feb: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 26m
Mar: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 30m
Apr: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 18m
May: 7:47 AM – 4:13 PM · 8h 25m
Jun: 8:20 AM – 3:40 PM · 7h 21m
Jul: 8:06 AM – 3:54 PM · 7h 48m
Aug: 7:16 AM – 4:44 PM · 9h 28m
Sep: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 36m
Oct: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 44m
Nov: 4:10 AM – 7:50 PM · 15h 39m
Dec: 3:40 AM – 8:20 PM · 16h 39m
Daylight Longest: 16h 41m · Shortest: 7h 19m

Nearby Stations

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