Frost Dates for Malahat, 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 23
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 15
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 April 2
First Fall Frost November 7

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 17
First Fall Hard Freeze November 26
48.57°N, -123.53°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

237 Days March 23 to November 15

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.

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

0° 10° 20°
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 1°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Feb
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
12°
High: 17°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 8°C
May
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Jul
19°
High: 24°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 14°C
Aug
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Nov
3°
High: 5°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 1°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
185 mm
185.4 mm
Jan
107 mm
106.7 mm
Feb
102 mm
101.6 mm
Mar
51 mm
50.8 mm
Apr
38 mm
38.1 mm
May
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jun
8 mm
7.6 mm
Jul
18 mm
17.8 mm
Aug
53 mm
53.3 mm
Sep
142 mm
142.2 mm
Oct
188 mm
188.0 mm
Nov
180 mm
180.3 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM · 8h 31m
Feb: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 56m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 27m
May: 4:29 AM – 7:31 PM · 15h 01m
Jun: 4:03 AM – 7:57 PM · 15h 54m
Jul: 4:14 AM – 7:46 PM · 15h 32m
Aug: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 09m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Nov: 7:33 AM – 4:27 PM · 8h 55m
Dec: 7:57 AM – 4:03 PM · 8h 06m
Daylight Longest: 15h 55m · Shortest: 8h 05m

Nearby Stations

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