Frost Dates for Lions Bay, Canada

Based on data from Howe Sound - Pam Rocks weather station, 4 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. February 19
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. December 3
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 1
First Fall Frost November 25

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 3
First Fall Hard Freeze December 4
49.45°N, -123.24°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

288 Days February 19 to December 3

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.

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°
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Jan
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Feb
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Mar
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
May
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 13°C
Jun
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Jul
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Aug
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 13°C
Sep
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
8°
High: 9°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
165 mm
165.1 mm
Jan
91 mm
91.4 mm
Feb
132 mm
132.1 mm
Mar
81 mm
81.3 mm
Apr
61 mm
61.0 mm
May
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jun
48 mm
48.3 mm
Jul
28 mm
27.9 mm
Aug
56 mm
55.9 mm
Sep
132 mm
132.1 mm
Oct
196 mm
195.6 mm
Nov
142 mm
142.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:48 AM – 4:12 PM · 8h 23m
Feb: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 52m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 30m
May: 4:26 AM – 7:34 PM · 15h 08m
Jun: 3:59 AM – 8:01 PM · 16h 02m
Jul: 4:10 AM – 7:50 PM · 15h 40m
Aug: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 13m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 29m
Nov: 7:36 AM – 4:24 PM · 8h 48m
Dec: 8:01 AM – 3:59 PM · 7h 57m
Daylight Longest: 16h 04m · Shortest: 7h 56m

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