Frost Dates for Cape St James Cs, BC
Elevation: 88 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 6
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 28
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 22
First Fall Frost
November 15
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
February 6
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 4
Growing Season
267 Days
March 6 to November 28
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
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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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 5° | 4° |
| February | 8° | 6° | 4° |
| March | 8° | 6° | 4° |
| April | 10° | 8° | 5° |
| May | 13° | 10° | 7° |
| June | 14° | 12° | 9° |
| July | 16° | 14° | 11° |
| August | 17° | 15° | 12° |
| September | 16° | 14° | 11° |
| October | 13° | 11° | 9° |
| November | 9° | 8° | 6° |
| December | 7° | 6° | 4° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 127 |
| February | 99 |
| March | 91 |
| April | 76 |
| May | 64 |
| June | 58 |
| July | 43 |
| August | 64 |
| September | 76 |
| October | 150 |
| November | 124 |
| December | 193 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 16h 29m · Shortest: 7h 31m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 4:01 PM | 8h 02m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 40m |
| March | 6:14 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 31m |
| April | 5:11 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 4:17 AM | 7:43 PM | 15h 26m |
| June | 3:46 AM | 8:14 PM | 16h 27m |
| July | 3:59 AM | 8:01 PM | 16h 02m |
| August | 4:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 5:49 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 20m |
| November | 7:45 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 29m |
| December | 8:14 AM | 3:46 PM | 7h 33m |
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