Frost Dates for Nelson Ne, 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. April 24
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 18
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 1
First Fall Frost October 12

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 27
First Fall Hard Freeze November 8
49.58°N, -117.20°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

177 Days April 24 to October 18

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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F (−15 to −12°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dsb Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer)

Warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. Common in mountain regions. Moderate growing season with irrigation needs in summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

-5° 5° 15° 25°
-1°
High: 2°C
Avg: -1°C
Low: -3°C
Jan
1°
High: 4°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -3°C
Feb
4°
High: 9°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Mar
8°
High: 14°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
13°
High: 20°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
May
16°
High: 23°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
20°
High: 28°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
19°
High: 27°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Sep
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Oct
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Nov
-1°
High: 1°C
Avg: -1°C
Low: -3°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
104 mm
104.1 mm
Jan
61 mm
61.0 mm
Feb
86 mm
86.4 mm
Mar
66 mm
66.0 mm
Apr
71 mm
71.1 mm
May
76 mm
76.2 mm
Jun
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jul
28 mm
27.9 mm
Aug
61 mm
61.0 mm
Sep
81 mm
81.3 mm
Oct
109 mm
109.2 mm
Nov
107 mm
106.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:49 AM – 4:11 PM · 8h 22m
Feb: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 51m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 30m
May: 4:26 AM – 7:34 PM · 15h 08m
Jun: 3:58 AM – 8:02 PM · 16h 03m
Jul: 4:10 AM – 7:50 PM · 15h 41m
Aug: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Nov: 7:36 AM – 4:24 PM · 8h 47m
Dec: 8:02 AM – 3:58 PM · 7h 57m
Daylight Longest: 16h 05m · Shortest: 7h 55m

Nearby Stations

Nelson Cs, BC April 20 - October 18 Nelson Rixen Creek, BC May 8 - October 7 Kaslo, BCMay 2 - October 9 Castlegar A, BCMay 1 - October 7 New Denver, BC April 25 - October 21 Castlegar Bchpa Dam, BC April 14 - October 22

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