Frost Dates for Grande Cache, Canada

Based on data from Hendrickson Creek weather station, 29 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. June 28
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. July 7

This location has a very short growing season. Frost can occur at almost any time of year.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 June 30
First Fall Frost July 4

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze June 20
First Fall Hard Freeze July 26
53.88°N, -119.14°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

9 Days June 28 to July 7

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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 2b

Avg. annual minimum: −45 to −40°F (−43 to −40°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dfc Subarctic

Short, cool summers and long, very cold winters. Growing seasons of 3–4 months require fast-maturing varieties. Root vegetables, potatoes, and cold-hardy greens are the most reliable.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

-20° -10° 0° 10° 20°
-10°
High: -3°C
Avg: -10°C
Low: -17°C
Jan
-10°
High: -2°C
Avg: -10°C
Low: -17°C
Feb
-6°
High: 2°C
Avg: -6°C
Low: -14°C
Mar
-1°
High: 6°C
Avg: -1°C
Low: -8°C
Apr
5°
High: 13°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: -3°C
May
9°
High: 17°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 1°C
Jun
11°
High: 20°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 3°C
Jul
11°
High: 19°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 2°C
Aug
6°
High: 14°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: -1°C
Sep
1°
High: 7°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -6°C
Oct
-6°
High: 0°C
Avg: -6°C
Low: -13°C
Nov
-11°
High: -4°C
Avg: -11°C
Low: -18°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
15 mm
15.2 mm
Jan
0 mm
0.0 mm
Feb
20 mm
20.3 mm
Mar
41 mm
40.6 mm
Apr
48 mm
48.3 mm
May
107 mm
106.7 mm
Jun
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jul
56 mm
55.9 mm
Aug
41 mm
40.6 mm
Sep
30 mm
30.5 mm
Oct
33 mm
33.0 mm
Nov
10 mm
10.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h17h16.5h14.5h12.5h10h8h7h
Jan: 8:09 AM – 3:51 PM · 7h 43m
Feb: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 29m
Mar: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 29m
Apr: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 45m
May: 4:09 AM – 7:51 PM · 15h 42m
Jun: 3:36 AM – 8:24 PM · 16h 49m
Jul: 3:50 AM – 8:10 PM · 16h 21m
Aug: 4:42 AM – 7:18 PM · 14h 37m
Sep: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Oct: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 13m
Nov: 7:53 AM – 4:07 PM · 8h 13m
Dec: 8:24 AM – 3:36 PM · 7h 11m
Daylight Longest: 16h 51m · Shortest: 7h 09m

Nearby Stations

Willow Creek 1, AB June 26 - July 11 Brule Black Cat, AB June 14 - August 19 Jasper Warden, AB June 13 - August 17 Cariboo Lodge, BC May 24 - September 9 Blue River A, BC May 28 - September 8 Blue River Cs, BC May 30 - September 9

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