Frost Dates for Courtenay Meadowbrook, 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. April 20
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. October 24
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 April 29
First Fall Frost October 15

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 13
First Fall Hard Freeze November 12
49.72°N, -124.98°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

187 Days April 20 to October 24

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

0° 10° 20°
3°
High: 5°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
May
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 5°C
Oct
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Nov
3°
High: 5°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 1°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
218 mm
218.4 mm
Jan
150 mm
149.9 mm
Feb
137 mm
137.2 mm
Mar
86 mm
86.4 mm
Apr
46 mm
45.7 mm
May
48 mm
48.3 mm
Jun
20 mm
20.3 mm
Jul
36 mm
35.6 mm
Aug
51 mm
50.8 mm
Sep
157 mm
157.5 mm
Oct
246 mm
246.4 mm
Nov
249 mm
248.9 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:49 AM – 4:11 PM · 8h 21m
Feb: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 51m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 30m
May: 4:25 AM – 7:35 PM · 15h 09m
Jun: 3:58 AM – 8:02 PM · 16h 05m
Jul: 4:09 AM – 7:51 PM · 15h 42m
Aug: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 15m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Nov: 7:37 AM – 4:23 PM · 8h 47m
Dec: 8:02 AM – 3:58 PM · 7h 55m
Daylight Longest: 16h 06m · Shortest: 7h 54m

Nearby Stations

Courtenay Puntledge, BC May 2 - October 21 Comox A, BCMarch 31 - November 7 Mud Bay, BCApril 15 - October 28 Campbell River A, BC April 28 - October 10 Cape Mudge, BC March 22 - November 14 Powell River A, BC April 15 - October 27

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