Frost Dates for Nakiska Ridgetop, AB

Elevation: 2543 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. June 23
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. July 19

This location has a very short growing season. Frost can occur at almost any time of year.

30% Probability

Only 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 June 26
First Fall Frost July 8

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze June 10
First Fall Hard Freeze August 23
50.95°N, 115.18°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

26 Days June 23 to July 19

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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 4a

Avg. annual minimum: −34 to −32°C

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Dfc Subarctic

Short, cool summers and long, very cold winters. Growing seasons of 3–4 months require fast-maturing varieties. Root vegetables, potatoes, and cold-hardy greens are the most reliable.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January-5°-9°-12°
February-7°-10°-13°
March-4°-8°-11°
April0°-4°-7°
May5°1°-2°
June9°5°2°
July14°10°6°
August13°9°5°
September8°4°1°
October2°-2°-5°
November-3°-6°-9°
December-6°-9°-12°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January0
February0
March0
April0
May0
June0
July0
August0
September0
October0
November0
December0

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 16h 19m · Shortest: 7h 41m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:55 AM4:05 PM8h 11m
February7:08 AM4:52 PM9h 45m
March6:14 AM5:46 PM11h 32m
April5:13 AM6:47 PM13h 34m
May4:21 AM7:39 PM15h 18m
June3:52 AM8:08 PM16h 17m
July4:04 AM7:56 PM15h 53m
August4:50 AM7:10 PM14h 21m
September5:49 AM6:11 PM12h 22m
October6:48 AM5:12 PM10h 24m
November7:41 AM4:19 PM8h 37m
December8:09 AM3:51 PM7h 43m

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