Frost Dates for Campbell River, Canada

Based on data from Cape Mudge weather station, 2 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. March 22
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 14
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 2
First Fall Frost November 7

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 22
First Fall Hard Freeze December 3
50.02°N, -125.24°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

237 Days March 22 to November 14

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°C)

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

Csb Warm-Summer Mediterranean

Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Similar to hot-summer Mediterranean but cooler. Great for a wide range of vegetables and fruit trees with moderate water needs.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20°
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
May
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Jun
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Jul
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Aug
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
231 mm
231.1 mm
Jan
127 mm
127.0 mm
Feb
135 mm
134.6 mm
Mar
89 mm
88.9 mm
Apr
76 mm
76.2 mm
May
66 mm
66.0 mm
Jun
36 mm
35.6 mm
Jul
46 mm
45.7 mm
Aug
89 mm
88.9 mm
Sep
188 mm
188.0 mm
Oct
236 mm
236.2 mm
Nov
254 mm
254.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h8h
Jan: 7:51 AM – 4:09 PM · 8h 19m
Feb: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 49m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 31m
May: 4:24 AM – 7:36 PM · 15h 11m
Jun: 3:56 AM – 8:04 PM · 16h 07m
Jul: 4:08 AM – 7:52 PM · 15h 44m
Aug: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 27m
Nov: 7:38 AM – 4:22 PM · 8h 44m
Dec: 8:04 AM – 3:56 PM · 7h 52m
Daylight Longest: 16h 09m · Shortest: 7h 51m

Nearby Stations

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