Frost Dates for Alberni Robertson Creek, BC

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. April 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. October 27
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 May 2
First Fall Frost October 16

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 26
First Fall Hard Freeze November 20
49.33°N, -124.98°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

185 Days April 25 to October 27

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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

-5° 5° 15° 25°
2°
High: 4°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 0°C
Jan
3°
High: 7°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Feb
5°
High: 10°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Mar
8°
High: 14°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
May
16°
High: 22°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
19°
High: 26°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
16°
High: 22°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Nov
2°
High: 4°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 0°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
325 mm
325.1 mm
Jan
226 mm
226.1 mm
Feb
251 mm
251.5 mm
Mar
147 mm
147.3 mm
Apr
74 mm
73.7 mm
May
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jun
18 mm
17.8 mm
Jul
51 mm
50.8 mm
Aug
79 mm
78.7 mm
Sep
208 mm
208.3 mm
Oct
348 mm
348.0 mm
Nov
345 mm
345.4 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

Nearby Stations

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