Frost Dates for Victoria West, Canada

Based on data from Esquimalt Harbour weather station, 2 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 28
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 March 14
First Fall Frost November 25

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 1
First Fall Hard Freeze December 9
48.43°N, -123.38°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

279 Days February 28 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 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° 5° 10° 15° 20°
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Jan
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Mar
9°
High: 12°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
12°
High: 15°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 9°C
May
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Jun
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
132 mm
132.1 mm
Jan
74 mm
73.7 mm
Feb
69 mm
68.6 mm
Mar
30 mm
30.5 mm
Apr
13 mm
12.7 mm
May
3 mm
2.5 mm
Jun
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jul
3 mm
2.5 mm
Aug
38 mm
38.1 mm
Sep
102 mm
101.6 mm
Oct
142 mm
142.2 mm
Nov
137 mm
137.2 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 56m
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 01m
Jun: 4:04 AM – 7:56 PM · 15h 53m
Jul: 4:14 AM – 7:46 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 07m
Daylight Longest: 15h 54m · Shortest: 8h 06m

Nearby Stations

Victoria University Cs, BC March 12 - November 19 Victoria Highland, BC April 25 - October 29 William Head, BC February 17 - December 2 Malahat, BCMarch 23 - November 15 Saanichton Cda, BC March 18 - November 19 Victoria Int'L A, BC April 2 - November 6

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