Frost Dates for Cape Beale Light, BC

Elevation: 26 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. February 26
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 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 March 10
First Fall Frost November 19

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 31
First Fall Hard Freeze December 6
48.78°N, 125.22°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

275 Days February 26 to November 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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°C

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January8°6°4°
February9°6°3°
March10°7°4°
April11°9°6°
May14°11°8°
June15°13°10°
July17°14°11°
August17°14°12°
September16°14°11°
October13°11°8°
November10°8°5°
December8°6°3°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January422
February269
March300
April224
May107
June89
July51
August81
September122
October292
November422
December389

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 15h 57m · Shortest: 8h 03m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:46 AM4:14 PM8h 29m
February7:03 AM4:57 PM9h 55m
March6:13 AM5:47 PM11h 34m
April5:16 AM6:44 PM13h 27m
May4:29 AM7:31 PM15h 03m
June4:02 AM7:58 PM15h 56m
July4:13 AM7:47 PM15h 34m
August4:55 AM7:05 PM14h 10m
September5:50 AM6:10 PM12h 20m
October6:45 AM5:15 PM10h 31m
November7:33 AM4:27 PM8h 53m
December7:58 AM4:02 PM8h 04m

Nearby Stations

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