Frost Dates for Willow Creek 1, 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 26
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. July 11

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

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 28
First Fall Frost July 5

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze June 20
First Fall Hard Freeze July 26
53.38°N, -118.35°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

15 Days June 26 to July 11

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 3a

Avg. annual minimum: −40 to −35°F (−40 to −37°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

-20° -5° 10° 25°
-10°
High: -3°C
Avg: -10°C
Low: -17°C
Jan
-10°
High: -1°C
Avg: -10°C
Low: -18°C
Feb
-5°
High: 3°C
Avg: -5°C
Low: -13°C
Mar
1°
High: 8°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -7°C
Apr
6°
High: 13°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: -2°C
May
10°
High: 18°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 1°C
Jun
12°
High: 21°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 4°C
Jul
11°
High: 20°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 2°C
Aug
7°
High: 15°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: -1°C
Sep
1°
High: 8°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -6°C
Oct
-6°
High: 1°C
Avg: -6°C
Low: -13°C
Nov
-12°
High: -5°C
Avg: -12°C
Low: -19°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jan
3 mm
2.5 mm
Feb
8 mm
7.6 mm
Mar
10 mm
10.2 mm
Apr
41 mm
40.6 mm
May
56 mm
55.9 mm
Jun
84 mm
83.8 mm
Jul
41 mm
40.6 mm
Aug
33 mm
33.0 mm
Sep
3 mm
2.5 mm
Oct
5 mm
5.1 mm
Nov
0 mm
0.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h16.5h16.5h14.5h12.5h10h8.5h7.5h
Jan: 8:06 AM – 3:54 PM · 7h 47m
Feb: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Mar: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 30m
Apr: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 43m
May: 4:11 AM – 7:49 PM · 15h 38m
Jun: 3:38 AM – 8:22 PM · 16h 44m
Jul: 3:52 AM – 8:08 PM · 16h 16m
Aug: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 34m
Sep: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Oct: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 15m
Nov: 7:51 AM – 4:09 PM · 8h 17m
Dec: 8:22 AM – 3:38 PM · 7h 16m
Daylight Longest: 16h 46m · Shortest: 7h 14m

Nearby Stations

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