Frost Dates for Sidney, Canada

Based on data from Victoria Int'L 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 2
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 6
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 9
First Fall Frost October 29

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 24
First Fall Hard Freeze November 19
48.65°N, -123.40°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

218 Days April 2 to November 6

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.

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

0° 10° 20°
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
5°
High: 9°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
May
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
155 mm
154.9 mm
Jan
81 mm
81.3 mm
Feb
91 mm
91.4 mm
Mar
53 mm
53.3 mm
Apr
28 mm
27.9 mm
May
20 mm
20.3 mm
Jun
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jul
20 mm
20.3 mm
Aug
18 mm
17.8 mm
Sep
97 mm
96.5 mm
Oct
150 mm
149.9 mm
Nov
147 mm
147.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM · 8h 30m
Feb: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 55m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 27m
May: 4:29 AM – 7:31 PM · 15h 02m
Jun: 4:03 AM – 7:57 PM · 15h 55m
Jul: 4:14 AM – 7:46 PM · 15h 33m
Aug: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 09m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 31m
Nov: 7:33 AM – 4:27 PM · 8h 54m
Dec: 7:57 AM – 4:03 PM · 8h 05m
Daylight Longest: 15h 56m · Shortest: 8h 04m

Nearby Stations

Saanichton Cda, Canada March 18 - November 19 Malahat, Canada March 23 - November 15 Shawnigan Lake, Canada April 7 - November 6 Victoria Highland, Canada April 25 - October 29 North Pender Island, Canada March 11 - November 20 Duncan Kelvin Creek, Canada April 25 - October 23

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