Frost Dates for Guildford, BC

Based on data from Pitt Meadows Cs weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 94 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 7
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. November 2

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 April 16
First Fall Frost October 25

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 15
First Fall Hard Freeze November 14
49.19°N, 122.80°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

209 Days April 7 to November 2

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: −12 to −9°C

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Köppen Climate

The 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

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°7°2°
April15°10°5°
May19°13°8°
June21°16°11°
July25°19°13°
August25°19°12°
September22°16°10°
October15°10°6°
November10°6°3°
December6°3°0°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January239
February130
March185
April104
May89
June61
July38
August33
September91
October170
November254
December226

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 16h 01m · Shortest: 7h 59m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:07 AM4:33 PM8h 26m
February7:29 AM5:22 PM9h 53m
March7:33 AM7:07 PM11h 34m
April6:27 AM7:55 PM13h 29m
May5:34 AM8:40 PM15h 06m
June5:11 AM9:11 PM15h 60m
July5:28 AM9:05 PM15h 37m
August6:09 AM8:21 PM14h 12m
September6:55 AM7:16 PM12h 21m
October7:41 AM6:11 PM10h 30m
November7:31 AM4:21 PM8h 50m
December8:06 AM4:07 PM8h 00m

Nearby Stations

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