Frost Dates for Ganges Mansell Rd, 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 7
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 5
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 April 14
First Fall Frost October 29

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 27
First Fall Hard Freeze November 28
48.87°N, -123.50°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

212 Days April 7 to November 5

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°
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
5°
High: 9°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
May
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Oct
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
160 mm
160.0 mm
Jan
89 mm
88.9 mm
Feb
102 mm
101.6 mm
Mar
61 mm
61.0 mm
Apr
41 mm
40.6 mm
May
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jun
10 mm
10.2 mm
Jul
15 mm
15.2 mm
Aug
33 mm
33.0 mm
Sep
102 mm
101.6 mm
Oct
168 mm
167.6 mm
Nov
150 mm
149.9 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:46 AM – 4:14 PM · 8h 28m
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 03m
Jun: 4:02 AM – 7:58 PM · 15h 57m
Jul: 4:13 AM – 7:47 PM · 15h 35m
Aug: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 11m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 31m
Nov: 7:34 AM – 4:26 PM · 8h 53m
Dec: 7:58 AM – 4:02 PM · 8h 03m
Daylight Longest: 15h 58m · Shortest: 8h 02m

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