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Freeze-free period

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005766

The number of consecutive days between the last freezing temperature in spring and the first freezing temperature in autumn. This period is a key climatic indicator for agriculture, defining the growing season for many crops. It varies significantly with latitude, elevation, and proximity to large bodies of water.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005766
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005766",
  "term": "Freeze-free period",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The number of consecutive days between the last freezing temperature in spring and the first freezing temperature in autumn. This period is a key climatic indicator for agriculture, defining the growing season for many crops. It varies significantly with latitude, elevation, and proximity to large bodies of water.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/freeze-free-period/"
}

Record 3,830 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.