Frost Dates for Sooke, Canada

Based on data from Sheringham Point weather station, 9 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. February 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. December 3
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 February 28
First Fall Frost November 27

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 6
First Fall Hard Freeze December 2
48.37°N, -123.73°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

292 Days February 15 to December 3

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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° 5° 10° 15° 20°
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Jan
7°
High: 9°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Mar
9°
High: 11°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 9°C
May
13°
High: 15°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
191 mm
190.5 mm
Jan
117 mm
116.8 mm
Feb
127 mm
127.0 mm
Mar
66 mm
66.0 mm
Apr
36 mm
35.6 mm
May
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jun
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jul
20 mm
20.3 mm
Aug
56 mm
55.9 mm
Sep
135 mm
134.6 mm
Oct
193 mm
193.0 mm
Nov
170 mm
170.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:44 AM – 4:16 PM · 8h 32m
Feb: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 57m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 35m
Apr: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
May: 4:30 AM – 7:30 PM · 15h 00m
Jun: 4:04 AM – 7:56 PM · 15h 52m
Jul: 4:15 AM – 7:45 PM · 15h 31m
Aug: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 08m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Nov: 7:32 AM – 4:28 PM · 8h 56m
Dec: 7:56 AM – 4:04 PM · 8h 08m
Daylight Longest: 15h 54m · Shortest: 8h 06m

Nearby Stations

William Head, BC February 17 - December 2 Victoria Highland, BC April 25 - October 29 Malahat, BCMarch 23 - November 15 Esquimalt Harbour, BC February 28 - December 3 Shawnigan Lake, BC April 7 - November 6 Port Renfrew, BC April 11 - October 31

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