Frost Dates for Little Qualicum Hatchery, 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. May 1
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 9
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 8
First Fall Frost October 4

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 31
First Fall Hard Freeze November 6
49.35°N, -124.52°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

161 Days May 1 to October 9

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.

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

-5° 5° 15° 25°
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Jan
4°
High: 8°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Feb
5°
High: 10°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 1°C
Mar
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 6°C
May
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
17°
High: 23°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Aug
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Sep
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
5°
High: 9°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Nov
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°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 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm
170 mm
170.2 mm
Jan
97 mm
96.5 mm
Feb
114 mm
114.3 mm
Mar
74 mm
73.7 mm
Apr
58 mm
58.4 mm
May
48 mm
48.3 mm
Jun
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jul
30 mm
30.5 mm
Aug
48 mm
48.3 mm
Sep
114 mm
114.3 mm
Oct
163 mm
162.6 mm
Nov
155 mm
154.9 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:48 AM – 4:12 PM · 8h 24m
Feb: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 52m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 29m
May: 4:27 AM – 7:33 PM · 15h 07m
Jun: 3:59 AM – 8:01 PM · 16h 01m
Jul: 4:11 AM – 7:49 PM · 15h 39m
Aug: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 13m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 29m
Nov: 7:35 AM – 4:25 PM · 8h 49m
Dec: 8:01 AM – 3:59 PM · 7h 59m
Daylight Longest: 16h 03m · Shortest: 7h 57m

Nearby Stations

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