Frost Dates for Oyster River, Canada

Based on data from Campbell River A weather station, 8 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 28
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. October 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 May 3
First Fall Frost September 30

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 3
First Fall Hard Freeze October 31
49.87°N, -125.13°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

165 Days April 28 to October 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 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.

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

-5° 5° 15° 25°
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Jan
3°
High: 7°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: -1°C
Feb
5°
High: 10°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Mar
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
May
15°
High: 20°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
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Sep
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Nov
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 0°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
224 mm
223.5 mm
Jan
140 mm
139.7 mm
Feb
135 mm
134.6 mm
Mar
97 mm
96.5 mm
Apr
71 mm
71.1 mm
May
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jun
28 mm
27.9 mm
Jul
43 mm
43.2 mm
Aug
66 mm
66.0 mm
Sep
170 mm
170.2 mm
Oct
216 mm
215.9 mm
Nov
234 mm
233.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h8h
Jan: 7:50 AM – 4:10 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: 3:57 AM – 8:03 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: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 27m
Nov: 7:38 AM – 4:22 PM · 8h 45m
Dec: 8:04 AM – 3:56 PM · 7h 53m
Daylight Longest: 16h 09m · Shortest: 7h 52m

Nearby Stations

Cape Mudge, Canada March 22 - November 14 Quinsam River Hatchery, Canada April 22 - October 25 Heriot Bay Se, Canada March 29 - November 12 Cortes Island Tiber Bay, Canada April 21 - October 28 Courtenay Meadowbrook, Canada April 20 - October 24 Courtenay Puntledge, Canada May 2 - October 21

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