Frost Dates for Duncan Kelvin Creek, BC

Elevation: 103 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. April 25
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 23

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 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

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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January7°4°0°
February9°5°0°
March11°6°2°
April14°9°3°
May18°12°7°
June21°15°10°
July25°18°12°
August25°18°12°
September22°15°9°
October15°10°5°
November9°6°2°
December6°3°0°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January226
February140
March142
April86
May48
June23
July5
August18
September43
October124
November224
December241

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 15h 57m · Shortest: 8h 03m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:10 AM4:39 PM8h 29m
February7:32 AM5:27 PM9h 55m
March7:37 AM7:12 PM11h 34m
April6:32 AM7:59 PM13h 27m
May5:40 AM8:42 PM15h 03m
June5:17 AM9:13 PM15h 55m
July5:34 AM9:07 PM15h 34m
August6:14 AM8:24 PM14h 10m
September6:59 AM7:20 PM12h 20m
October7:45 AM6:16 PM10h 31m
November7:33 AM4:27 PM8h 54m
December8:09 AM4:13 PM8h 04m

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