Frost dates
Frost Dates in Chile
Estimated frost windows and hardiness zone for Chile, linked to planting and harvest calendars.
Chile
Estimated hardiness zone USDA 7 · ~-30° lat · approx. from latitude
As a rule of thumb, transplant frost-tender crops after the estimated last spring frost, and plan to finish warm-season harvests before the first fall frost.
Southern Hemisphere: frost labels from Northern mid-latitude zone tables are shifted ~6 months. Treat as a rough guide.
FAQ: frost in Chile
What are the frost dates in Chile?
Using a latitude-based zone estimate (7), typical last spring frost is around October 1 (SH-adjusted) and first fall frost around April 30 (SH-adjusted). Elevation, valleys, and coasts can shift risk by weeks.
When should I plant after frost?
As a rule of thumb, transplant frost-tender crops after the estimated last spring frost, and plan to finish warm-season harvests before the first fall frost. See the Chile planting calendar and harvest calendar.
Frost dates are zone-level planning averages, not local forecasts. Always verify with nearby weather normals or extension services. Data credits: Data sources.