Frost Dates for Ivory Island, 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. March 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 25
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 21
First Fall Frost November 17

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 15
First Fall Hard Freeze December 8
52.27°N, -128.40°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

263 Days March 7 to November 25

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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

0° 5° 10° 15° 20°
5°
High: 6°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Jan
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Feb
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
May
13°
High: 15°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 11°C
Jun
14°
High: 16°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
15°
High: 17°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 13°C
Aug
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
10°
High: 12°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
7°
High: 8°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
5°
High: 6°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
284 mm
284.5 mm
Jan
196 mm
195.6 mm
Feb
246 mm
246.4 mm
Mar
206 mm
205.7 mm
Apr
137 mm
137.2 mm
May
137 mm
137.2 mm
Jun
122 mm
121.9 mm
Jul
160 mm
160.0 mm
Aug
213 mm
213.4 mm
Sep
325 mm
325.1 mm
Oct
363 mm
363.2 mm
Nov
295 mm
294.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h9.5h11.5h13.5h15.5h16.5h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h7.5h
Jan: 8:01 AM – 3:59 PM · 7h 58m
Feb: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 38m
Mar: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 31m
Apr: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 39m
May: 4:16 AM – 7:44 PM · 15h 29m
Jun: 3:45 AM – 8:15 PM · 16h 31m
Jul: 3:57 AM – 8:03 PM · 16h 05m
Aug: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 23m
Oct: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 19m
Nov: 7:47 AM – 4:13 PM · 8h 27m
Dec: 8:16 AM – 3:44 PM · 7h 29m
Daylight Longest: 16h 33m · Shortest: 7h 27m

Nearby Stations

Dryad Point, BC March 14 - November 25 Mcinnes Island, BC March 5 - December 1 Boat Bluff, BC March 23 - November 18 Cathedral Point (Aut), BC March 11 - November 25 Addenbroke Island, BC March 16 - November 24 Egg Island, BC March 15 - November 22

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