Frost Dates for Powell River, Canada

Based on data from Powell River A weather station, 1 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 15
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 27
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 21
First Fall Frost October 22

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 10
First Fall Hard Freeze November 15
49.83°N, -124.52°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

195 Days April 15 to October 27

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: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
May
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
14°
High: 19°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 1°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
170 mm
170.2 mm
Jan
109 mm
109.2 mm
Feb
109 mm
109.2 mm
Mar
86 mm
86.4 mm
Apr
79 mm
78.7 mm
May
66 mm
66.0 mm
Jun
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jul
43 mm
43.2 mm
Aug
66 mm
66.0 mm
Sep
137 mm
137.2 mm
Oct
173 mm
172.7 mm
Nov
173 mm
172.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14.5h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:50 AM – 4:10 PM · 8h 20m
Feb: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 50m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 31m
May: 4:25 AM – 7:35 PM · 15h 10m
Jun: 3:57 AM – 8:03 PM · 16h 06m
Jul: 4:09 AM – 7:51 PM · 15h 43m
Aug: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 15m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Nov: 7:37 AM – 4:23 PM · 8h 46m
Dec: 8:03 AM – 3:57 PM · 7h 54m
Daylight Longest: 16h 07m · Shortest: 7h 53m

Nearby Stations

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