Frost Dates for Howe Sound - Pam Rocks, BC

Elevation: 5 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. February 19
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. December 3

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 March 1
First Fall Frost November 25

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 3
First Fall Hard Freeze December 4
49.48°N, 123.30°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

288 Days February 19 to December 3

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°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°5°3°
February8°6°4°
March10°8°5°
April13°10°7°
May17°14°11°
June19°16°13°
July22°19°16°
August22°19°16°
September19°16°13°
October14°11°9°
November9°8°6°
December7°5°3°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January165
February91
March132
April81
May61
June51
July48
August28
September56
October132
November196
December142

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 16h 04m · Shortest: 7h 56m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:11 AM4:34 PM8h 23m
February7:32 AM5:24 PM9h 52m
March7:36 AM7:10 PM11h 34m
April6:29 AM7:58 PM13h 30m
May5:36 AM8:43 PM15h 08m
June5:12 AM9:15 PM16h 02m
July5:29 AM9:09 PM15h 40m
August6:11 AM8:24 PM14h 13m
September6:57 AM7:18 PM12h 21m
October7:44 AM6:13 PM10h 29m
November7:34 AM4:22 PM8h 48m
December8:10 AM4:08 PM7h 57m

Nearby Stations

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