Frost Dates for Sentinel Hill, Canada

Based on data from West Vancouver Aut weather station, 3 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 18
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 31
First Fall Frost November 11

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 16
First Fall Hard Freeze December 2
49.34°N, -123.15°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

246 Days March 18 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 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: 2°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: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
May
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 11°C
Jun
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Jul
19°
High: 23°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
279 mm
279.4 mm
Jan
155 mm
154.9 mm
Feb
216 mm
215.9 mm
Mar
140 mm
139.7 mm
Apr
102 mm
101.6 mm
May
79 mm
78.7 mm
Jun
46 mm
45.7 mm
Jul
46 mm
45.7 mm
Aug
94 mm
94.0 mm
Sep
206 mm
205.7 mm
Oct
310 mm
309.9 mm
Nov
287 mm
287.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:48 AM – 4:12 PM · 8h 24m
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 29m
May: 4:27 AM – 7:33 PM · 15h 07m
Jun: 3:59 AM – 8:01 PM · 16h 01m
Jul: 4:11 AM – 7:49 PM · 15h 39m
Aug: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 13m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 29m
Nov: 7:35 AM – 4:25 PM · 8h 49m
Dec: 8:01 AM – 3:59 PM · 7h 59m
Daylight Longest: 16h 03m · Shortest: 7h 57m

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