Frost Dates for Cordova Bay, Canada

Based on data from Victoria University Cs weather station, 6 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 12
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 19
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 March 25
First Fall Frost November 12

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 9
First Fall Hard Freeze December 2
48.52°N, -123.37°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

252 Days March 12 to November 19

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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°
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Jan
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Feb
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Mar
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 8°C
May
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
102 mm
101.6 mm
Jan
58 mm
58.4 mm
Feb
64 mm
63.5 mm
Mar
33 mm
33.0 mm
Apr
13 mm
12.7 mm
May
3 mm
2.5 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
25 mm
25.4 mm
Sep
71 mm
71.1 mm
Oct
114 mm
114.3 mm
Nov
91 mm
91.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:44 AM – 4:16 PM · 8h 32m
Feb: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 56m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 35m
Apr: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
May: 4:30 AM – 7:30 PM · 15h 01m
Jun: 4:04 AM – 7:56 PM · 15h 53m
Jul: 4:14 AM – 7:46 PM · 15h 31m
Aug: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 09m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Nov: 7:32 AM – 4:28 PM · 8h 55m
Dec: 7:57 AM – 4:03 PM · 8h 07m
Daylight Longest: 15h 54m · Shortest: 8h 06m

Nearby Stations

Esquimalt Harbour, BC February 28 - December 3 Victoria Highland, BC April 25 - October 29 Saanichton Cda, BC March 18 - November 19 Malahat, BCMarch 23 - November 15 William Head, BC February 17 - December 2 Friday Harbor AP, WA March 26 - November 10

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