Frost Dates for Alberni Robertson Creek, BC

Elevation: 74 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. April 25
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. October 27

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 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

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: −9 to −7°C

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Köppen Climate

The 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

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
January4°2°0°
February7°3°0°
March10°5°1°
April14°8°3°
May19°13°6°
June22°16°10°
July26°19°12°
August26°19°12°
September22°16°9°
October14°10°6°
November7°5°2°
December4°2°0°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January325
February226
March251
April147
May74
June51
July18
August51
September79
October208
November348
December345

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 16h 03m · Shortest: 7h 57m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:48 AM4:12 PM8h 24m
February7:04 AM4:56 PM9h 52m
March6:13 AM5:47 PM11h 34m
April5:15 AM6:45 PM13h 29m
May4:27 AM7:33 PM15h 07m
June3:60 AM8:00 PM16h 01m
July4:11 AM7:49 PM15h 39m
August4:54 AM7:06 PM14h 13m
September5:50 AM6:10 PM12h 21m
October6:45 AM5:15 PM10h 29m
November7:35 AM4:25 PM8h 49m
December8:01 AM3:59 PM7h 59m

Nearby Stations

Port Alberni (Aut), BC April 26 - October 23 Mud Bay, BCApril 15 - October 28 Port Alberni Cox Lake, BC April 29 - October 20 Qualicum R Fish Research, BC April 11 - October 29 Little Qualicum Hatchery, BC May 1 - October 9 Courtenay Puntledge, BC May 2 - October 21

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