Frost Dates for Oyster River, BC

Based on data from Campbell River A weather station, 8 miles away

Elevation: 24 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. April 28
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. October 10

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 May 3
First Fall Frost September 30

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 3
First Fall Hard Freeze October 31
49.87°N, 125.13°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

165 Days April 28 to October 10

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: −12 to −9°C

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January6°3°0°
February7°3°-1°
March10°5°1°
April13°8°3°
May18°12°7°
June20°15°10°
July24°18°12°
August24°18°12°
September20°14°8°
October13°9°4°
November8°5°1°
December5°2°0°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January224
February140
March135
April97
May71
June64
July28
August43
September66
October170
November216
December234

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 16h 09m · Shortest: 7h 52m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:21 AM4:40 PM8h 19m
February7:41 AM5:30 PM9h 49m
March7:44 AM7:17 PM11h 33m
April6:36 AM8:07 PM13h 31m
May5:42 AM8:53 PM15h 11m
June5:18 AM9:25 PM16h 07m
July5:35 AM9:19 PM15h 44m
August6:17 AM8:33 PM14h 16m
September7:05 AM7:26 PM12h 21m
October7:53 AM6:20 PM10h 27m
November7:44 AM4:29 PM8h 45m
December8:20 AM4:13 PM7h 53m

Nearby Stations

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