Frost Dates for Albion, BC
Based on data from Maple Ridge Kanaka Creek weather station, 3 miles away
Elevation: 23 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 22
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 25
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
April 30
First Fall Frost
October 20
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 18
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 14
Growing Season
186 Days
April 22 to October 25
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 8a
Avg. annual minimum: −12 to −9°C
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfb
Oceanic (Marine West Coast)
Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.
Temperature
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Avg Temp
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | 3° | 0° |
| February | 8° | 4° | 0° |
| March | 11° | 6° | 2° |
| April | 14° | 9° | 4° |
| May | 18° | 12° | 7° |
| June | 20° | 15° | 10° |
| July | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| August | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| September | 21° | 15° | 9° |
| October | 14° | 10° | 6° |
| November | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| December | 4° | 2° | 0° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
300 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 279 |
| February | 147 |
| March | 188 |
| April | 140 |
| May | 122 |
| June | 91 |
| July | 56 |
| August | 58 |
| September | 99 |
| October | 188 |
| November | 284 |
| December | 234 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Pacific Time (PT)
Longest: 16h 01m · Shortest: 7h 59m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 4:32 PM | 8h 25m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 53m |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 34m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 29m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 06m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 60m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 38m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 30m |
| November | 7:30 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 50m |
| December | 8:06 AM | 4:06 PM | 7h 60m |
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