Frost Dates for Duncan Kelvin Creek, 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 25
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 23
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 May 2
First Fall Frost October 17

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 11
First Fall Hard Freeze November 15
48.73°N, -123.73°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

181 Days April 25 to October 23

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°
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Jan
5°
High: 9°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 0°C
Feb
6°
High: 11°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Mar
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
May
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Oct
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Nov
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
226 mm
226.1 mm
Jan
140 mm
139.7 mm
Feb
142 mm
142.2 mm
Mar
86 mm
86.4 mm
Apr
48 mm
48.3 mm
May
23 mm
22.9 mm
Jun
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jul
18 mm
17.8 mm
Aug
43 mm
43.2 mm
Sep
124 mm
124.5 mm
Oct
224 mm
223.5 mm
Nov
241 mm
241.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM · 8h 29m
Feb: 7:02 AM – 4:58 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 55m
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: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 31m
Nov: 7:33 AM – 4:27 PM · 8h 54m
Dec: 7:58 AM – 4:02 PM · 8h 04m
Daylight Longest: 15h 57m · Shortest: 8h 03m

Nearby Stations

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