Frost Dates for Pekisko, AB

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. June 9
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. August 16
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 June 15
First Fall Frost August 5

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze May 19
First Fall Hard Freeze September 21
50.37°N, -114.42°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

68 Days June 9 to August 16

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 3b

Avg. annual minimum: −35 to −30°F (−37 to −34°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

-15° -5° 5° 15° 25°
-6°
High: 0°C
Avg: -6°C
Low: -12°C
Jan
-7°
High: -1°C
Avg: -7°C
Low: -13°C
Feb
-3°
High: 3°C
Avg: -3°C
Low: -9°C
Mar
2°
High: 9°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -4°C
Apr
7°
High: 14°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 0°C
May
11°
High: 18°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 4°C
Jun
15°
High: 23°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 7°C
Jul
13°
High: 21°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 5°C
Aug
9°
High: 16°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 2°C
Sep
4°
High: 10°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: -2°C
Oct
-3°
High: 2°C
Avg: -3°C
Low: -8°C
Nov
-7°
High: -1°C
Avg: -7°C
Low: -12°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jan
15 mm
15.2 mm
Feb
15 mm
15.2 mm
Mar
43 mm
43.2 mm
Apr
79 mm
78.7 mm
May
127 mm
127.0 mm
Jun
41 mm
40.6 mm
Jul
64 mm
63.5 mm
Aug
76 mm
76.2 mm
Sep
38 mm
38.1 mm
Oct
20 mm
20.3 mm
Nov
13 mm
12.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h8h
Jan: 7:52 AM – 4:08 PM · 8h 16m
Feb: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 47m
Mar: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 32m
May: 4:23 AM – 7:37 PM · 15h 14m
Jun: 3:55 AM – 8:05 PM · 16h 11m
Jul: 4:06 AM – 7:54 PM · 15h 47m
Aug: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 18m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 26m
Nov: 7:39 AM – 4:21 PM · 8h 42m
Dec: 8:06 AM – 3:54 PM · 7h 49m
Daylight Longest: 16h 13m · Shortest: 7h 47m

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