Frost Dates for Musqueam, Canada

Based on data from Vancouver Int'L A 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 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. November 10
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 27
First Fall Frost November 3

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 18
First Fall Hard Freeze November 20
49.23°N, -123.19°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

236 Days March 19 to November 10

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.

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: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
May
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Jun
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
175 mm
175.3 mm
Jan
91 mm
91.4 mm
Feb
104 mm
104.1 mm
Mar
89 mm
88.9 mm
Apr
61 mm
61.0 mm
May
56 mm
55.9 mm
Jun
28 mm
27.9 mm
Jul
33 mm
33.0 mm
Aug
53 mm
53.3 mm
Sep
124 mm
124.5 mm
Oct
180 mm
180.3 mm
Nov
173 mm
172.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:47 AM – 4:13 PM · 8h 26m
Feb: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 53m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 29m
May: 4:27 AM – 7:33 PM · 15h 06m
Jun: 4:00 AM – 7:60 PM · 15h 60m
Jul: 4:11 AM – 7:49 PM · 15h 37m
Aug: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Nov: 7:35 AM – 4:25 PM · 8h 50m
Dec: 7:60 AM – 4:00 PM · 8h 00m
Daylight Longest: 16h 01m · Shortest: 7h 59m

Nearby Stations

Richmond Nature Park, BC April 10 - October 29 Vancouver Harbour Cs, BC February 20 - November 23 Sandheads Cs, BC February 14 - December 4 Point Atkinson, BC February 25 - November 17 West Vancouver Aut, BC March 18 - November 19 N Vanc Grouse Mtn Resort, BC May 15 - October 11

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