Frost Dates for Cape Beale Light, 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. February 26
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. November 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 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 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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

0° 5° 10° 15° 20°
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Jan
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Mar
9°
High: 11°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
May
13°
High: 15°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
14°
High: 16°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 125 mm 250 mm 375 mm
422 mm
421.6 mm
Jan
269 mm
269.2 mm
Feb
300 mm
299.7 mm
Mar
224 mm
223.5 mm
Apr
107 mm
106.7 mm
May
89 mm
88.9 mm
Jun
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jul
81 mm
81.3 mm
Aug
122 mm
121.9 mm
Sep
292 mm
292.1 mm
Oct
422 mm
421.6 mm
Nov
389 mm
388.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:46 AM – 4:14 PM · 8h 29m
Feb: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 55m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 27m
May: 4:29 AM – 7:31 PM · 15h 03m
Jun: 4:02 AM – 7:58 PM · 15h 56m
Jul: 4:13 AM – 7:47 PM · 15h 34m
Aug: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 10m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 31m
Nov: 7:33 AM – 4:27 PM · 8h 53m
Dec: 7:58 AM – 4:02 PM · 8h 04m
Daylight Longest: 15h 57m · Shortest: 8h 03m

Nearby Stations

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