Using iPad in cold weather

Hello! I've just got myself an iPad Pro 11" mainly for a plein air painting. Yesterday I was painting outside (temperature was 0C / 32F) and after 15 minutes or so I've noticed a pixel dragging while scrolling and moving image. The reason is obvious - the screen has chilled down and pixels became less responsive. However the iPad itself worked perfectly well. I wonder is it safe to use iPad at such cold temperatures or it can damage the screen?


Thanks in advance!

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 5, 2019 5:02 AM

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Jan 5, 2019 5:37 AM in response to oleksandr217

LCD display panels generally work at their best at temperatures that we humans find comfortable (i.e., normal room temperature). When chilled to low temperatures, LCD display technologies become slow/sluggish - as the liquid crystals cannot realign to change their optical polarisation. At the other end of the scale, when too warm, LCDs can “black-out”.


Providing that you don’t go too far beyond the design range, any effects should be temporary. In general, as with all electronics, temperature extremes should be avoided.


Two things you should consider:

• Batteries lose considerable capacity and operating time at low temperatures; batteries can be permanently damaged at high temperatures.

• Device temperature specifications are generally wider for storage than for operation.


I recall reading that Apple's specifications for the iPad, in common with other iOS devices, can be operated safely when the temperature is between +32 and +95 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to +35 Celsius). When switched off, these devices can be safely stored at temperatures between -4 and +113 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to +45 Celsius).

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