Frost Dates for Delta Tsawwassen Beach, 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. March 1
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 22
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 14
First Fall Frost November 12

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 6
First Fall Hard Freeze November 30
49.02°N, -123.10°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

266 Days March 1 to November 22

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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°
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Jan
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Feb
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Mar
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
May
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Jun
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Jul
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Sep
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
142 mm
142.2 mm
Jan
74 mm
73.7 mm
Feb
86 mm
86.4 mm
Mar
66 mm
66.0 mm
Apr
41 mm
40.6 mm
May
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jun
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jul
25 mm
25.4 mm
Aug
56 mm
55.9 mm
Sep
109 mm
109.2 mm
Oct
140 mm
139.7 mm
Nov
137 mm
137.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:46 AM – 4:14 PM · 8h 27m
Feb: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 54m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 28m
May: 4:28 AM – 7:32 PM · 15h 04m
Jun: 4:01 AM – 7:59 PM · 15h 58m
Jul: 4:12 AM – 7:48 PM · 15h 36m
Aug: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 11m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Nov: 7:34 AM – 4:26 PM · 8h 52m
Dec: 7:59 AM – 4:01 PM · 8h 02m
Daylight Longest: 15h 60m · Shortest: 8h 00m

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