Frost Dates for Cumberland, BC

Based on data from Courtenay Puntledge weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 165 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. May 2
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. October 21

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 May 6
First Fall Frost October 14

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 26
First Fall Hard Freeze November 15
49.62°N, 125.04°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

172 Days May 2 to October 21

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 Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January6°3°0°
February8°3°-1°
March11°6°1°
April14°8°3°
May19°13°6°
June22°16°10°
July25°19°12°
August25°18°11°
September21°14°8°
October14°9°5°
November9°5°1°
December5°3°0°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January226
February107
March114
April81
May43
June41
July18
August18
September58
October155
November203
December221

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 16h 06m · Shortest: 7h 54m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:19 AM4:40 PM8h 22m
February7:39 AM5:30 PM9h 51m
March7:43 AM7:16 PM11h 33m
April6:35 AM8:05 PM13h 30m
May5:42 AM8:51 PM15h 09m
June5:18 AM9:22 PM16h 04m
July5:35 AM9:16 PM15h 41m
August6:17 AM8:32 PM14h 14m
September7:04 AM7:25 PM12h 21m
October7:51 AM6:19 PM10h 28m
November7:42 AM4:29 PM8h 47m
December8:18 AM4:14 PM7h 56m

Nearby Stations

Courtenay Meadowbrook, BC April 20 - October 24 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 Alberni Robertson Creek, BC April 25 - October 27

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