Frost Dates for Galiano North, 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 22
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 27
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 9
First Fall Frost November 20

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 7
First Fall Hard Freeze December 9
48.98°N, -123.57°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

279 Days February 22 to November 27

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
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Feb
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Mar
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Apr
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
May
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 11°C
Jun
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Jul
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Aug
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
7°
High: 9°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
163 mm
162.6 mm
Jan
89 mm
88.9 mm
Feb
94 mm
94.0 mm
Mar
56 mm
55.9 mm
Apr
25 mm
25.4 mm
May
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jun
13 mm
12.7 mm
Jul
10 mm
10.2 mm
Aug
48 mm
48.3 mm
Sep
107 mm
106.7 mm
Oct
147 mm
147.3 mm
Nov
147 mm
147.3 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 59m · Shortest: 8h 01m

Nearby Stations

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