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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

Zone 7
Last spring frost
October 1 (SH-adjusted)
First fall frost
April 30 (SH-adjusted)
Winter extreme min
0°–10°F (-18°–-12°C)
Growing season
210

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.