Frost Dates for North Pender Island, BC
Elevation: 98 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.
March 11
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.
November 20
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 22
First Fall Frost
November 13
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
February 5
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 8
Growing Season
254 Days
March 11 to November 20
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
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 5° | 3° |
| February | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| March | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| April | 14° | 10° | 6° |
| May | 18° | 13° | 8° |
| June | 21° | 16° | 11° |
| July | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| August | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| September | 21° | 16° | 11° |
| October | 14° | 11° | 8° |
| November | 10° | 7° | 4° |
| December | 7° | 5° | 3° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 140 |
| February | 69 |
| March | 84 |
| April | 43 |
| May | 36 |
| June | 23 |
| July | 3 |
| August | 8 |
| September | 41 |
| October | 94 |
| November | 124 |
| December | 130 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 15h 57m · Shortest: 8h 03m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 29m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 55m |
| March | 6:13 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 34m |
| April | 5:16 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 27m |
| May | 4:29 AM | 7:31 PM | 15h 03m |
| June | 4:02 AM | 7:58 PM | 15h 56m |
| July | 4:13 AM | 7:47 PM | 15h 34m |
| August | 4:55 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 10m |
| September | 5:50 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 31m |
| November | 7:33 AM | 4:27 PM | 8h 53m |
| December | 7:58 AM | 4:02 PM | 8h 04m |
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