Frost Dates for Campbell River, BC

Based on data from Cape Mudge weather station, 2 miles away

Elevation: 65 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. March 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. November 14

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 2
First Fall Frost November 7

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 22
First Fall Hard Freeze December 3
50.02°N, 125.24°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

237 Days March 22 to November 14

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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January7°4°2°
February8°5°2°
March10°6°3°
April13°9°5°
May17°13°8°
June20°15°11°
July23°18°13°
August23°18°13°
September19°15°10°
October13°10°7°
November9°6°4°
December6°4°2°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January231
February127
March135
April89
May76
June66
July36
August46
September89
October188
November236
December254

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 16h 09m · Shortest: 7h 51m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:21 AM4:40 PM8h 19m
February7:41 AM5:30 PM9h 49m
March7:44 AM7:17 PM11h 33m
April6:35 AM8:07 PM13h 31m
May5:41 AM8:53 PM15h 11m
June5:17 AM9:25 PM16h 07m
July5:34 AM9:18 PM15h 44m
August6:17 AM8:33 PM14h 16m
September7:05 AM7:26 PM12h 21m
October7:52 AM6:19 PM10h 27m
November7:44 AM4:28 PM8h 44m
December8:20 AM4:13 PM7h 52m

Nearby Stations

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