Frost Dates for Gold River Townsite, 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 28
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 13
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 6
First Fall Frost October 3

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 24
First Fall Hard Freeze November 16
49.78°N, -126.05°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

168 Days April 28 to October 13

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

-5° 5° 15° 25°
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 0°C
Jan
4°
High: 8°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 1°C
Mar
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
May
16°
High: 22°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
18°
High: 25°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
15°
High: 22°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Sep
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Oct
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Nov
2°
High: 4°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: 0°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 125 mm 250 mm 375 mm 500 mm
399 mm
398.8 mm
Jan
264 mm
264.2 mm
Feb
284 mm
284.5 mm
Mar
188 mm
188.0 mm
Apr
114 mm
114.3 mm
May
84 mm
83.8 mm
Jun
51 mm
50.8 mm
Jul
91 mm
91.4 mm
Aug
114 mm
114.3 mm
Sep
343 mm
342.9 mm
Oct
495 mm
495.3 mm
Nov
419 mm
419.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:50 AM – 4:10 PM · 8h 21m
Feb: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 50m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 30m
May: 4:25 AM – 7:35 PM · 15h 10m
Jun: 3:57 AM – 8:03 PM · 16h 05m
Jul: 4:09 AM – 7:51 PM · 15h 42m
Aug: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 15m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Nov: 7:37 AM – 4:23 PM · 8h 46m
Dec: 8:03 AM – 3:57 PM · 7h 55m
Daylight Longest: 16h 07m · Shortest: 7h 53m

Nearby Stations

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