Frost Dates for Abbotsford, Canada

Based on data from Abbotsford A weather station, 5 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. April 2
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. November 5
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 April 10
First Fall Frost October 27

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 4
First Fall Hard Freeze November 22
49.06°N, -122.25°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

217 Days April 2 to November 5

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

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

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20°
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
5°
High: 9°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
May
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 11°C
Jun
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 13°C
Jul
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 1°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
231 mm
231.1 mm
Jan
117 mm
116.8 mm
Feb
150 mm
149.9 mm
Mar
117 mm
116.8 mm
Apr
94 mm
94.0 mm
May
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jun
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jul
48 mm
48.3 mm
Aug
81 mm
81.3 mm
Sep
152 mm
152.4 mm
Oct
239 mm
238.8 mm
Nov
198 mm
198.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:47 AM – 4:13 PM · 8h 27m
Feb: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 54m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 28m
May: 4:28 AM – 7:32 PM · 15h 05m
Jun: 4:01 AM – 7:59 PM · 15h 58m
Jul: 4:12 AM – 7:48 PM · 15h 36m
Aug: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 11m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Nov: 7:34 AM – 4:26 PM · 8h 51m
Dec: 7:59 AM – 4:01 PM · 8h 02m
Daylight Longest: 15h 60m · Shortest: 8h 00m

Nearby Stations

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