Frost Dates for PUNTA ARENAS, Chile
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 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%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
May 9
30% Probability
Only 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
Growing Season
222 Days
September 29 to May 9
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness 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
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| February | 13° | 10° | 8° |
| March | 12° | 9° | 7° |
| April | 9° | 7° | 5° |
| May | 7° | 5° | 3° |
| June | 4° | 3° | 1° |
| July | 4° | 2° | 0° |
| August | 5° | 3° | 1° |
| September | 7° | 5° | 2° |
| October | 9° | 6° | 4° |
| November | 11° | 8° | 5° |
| December | 12° | 9° | 7° |
Precipitation
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90 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 79 |
| February | 61 |
| March | 76 |
| April | 81 |
| May | 61 |
| June | 48 |
| July | 58 |
| August | 58 |
| September | 43 |
| October | 61 |
| November | 74 |
| December | 79 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 16h 41m · Shortest: 7h 19m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3:56 AM | 8:04 PM | 16h 09m |
| February | 4:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 26m |
| March | 5:45 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 30m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 18m |
| May | 7:47 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 25m |
| June | 8:20 AM | 3:40 PM | 7h 21m |
| July | 8:06 AM | 3:54 PM | 7h 48m |
| August | 7:16 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 28m |
| September | 6:12 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 36m |
| October | 5:08 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 44m |
| November | 4:10 AM | 7:50 PM | 15h 39m |
| December | 3:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 16h 39m |
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