Frost Dates for Entrance Island Cs, 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. February 15
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 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 March 6
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 29
First Fall Hard Freeze December 10
49.22°N, -123.80°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

282 Days February 15 to November 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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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°
6°
High: 7°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Jan
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Feb
7°
High: 9°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Mar
10°
High: 12°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 8°C
Apr
13°
High: 15°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 11°C
May
16°
High: 18°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 13°C
Jun
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Jul
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Aug
16°
High: 18°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 14°C
Sep
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
6°
High: 7°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
61 mm
61.0 mm
Jan
38 mm
38.1 mm
Feb
46 mm
45.7 mm
Mar
23 mm
22.9 mm
Apr
8 mm
7.6 mm
May
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jun
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jul
0 mm
0.0 mm
Aug
30 mm
30.5 mm
Sep
61 mm
61.0 mm
Oct
84 mm
83.8 mm
Nov
71 mm
71.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:47 AM – 4:13 PM · 8h 25m
Feb: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 53m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 29m
May: 4:27 AM – 7:33 PM · 15h 06m
Jun: 4:00 AM – 7:60 PM · 15h 60m
Jul: 4:11 AM – 7:49 PM · 15h 38m
Aug: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Nov: 7:35 AM – 4:25 PM · 8h 50m
Dec: 8:00 AM – 3:60 PM · 7h 60m
Daylight Longest: 16h 01m · Shortest: 7h 59m

Nearby Stations

Entrance Island, BC February 22 - December 2 Gabriola Island, BC April 20 - October 21 Nanaimo A, BC April 15 - October 27 Gibsons Gower Point, BC February 24 - November 27 Merry Island Lightstation, BC February 17 - December 9 Galiano North, BC February 22 - November 27

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