Frost Dates for University Endowment Lands, Canada

Based on data from Point Atkinson weather station, 5 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 25
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 17
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 12
First Fall Frost October 30

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 20
First Fall Hard Freeze November 19
49.26°N, -123.24°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

266 Days February 25 to November 17

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.

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°
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Jan
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Mar
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
14°
High: 16°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
May
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 14°C
Jun
19°
High: 21°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Jul
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Aug
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 14°C
Sep
12°
High: 14°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 4°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
264 mm
264.2 mm
Jan
132 mm
132.1 mm
Feb
127 mm
127.0 mm
Mar
89 mm
88.9 mm
Apr
61 mm
61.0 mm
May
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jun
10 mm
10.2 mm
Jul
13 mm
12.7 mm
Aug
66 mm
66.0 mm
Sep
124 mm
124.5 mm
Oct
163 mm
162.6 mm
Nov
173 mm
172.7 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: 3:60 AM – 8:00 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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