Frost Dates for Pachena Point, 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 6
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 8
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 18
First Fall Frost October 28

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 18
First Fall Hard Freeze November 25
48.72°N, -125.10°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

216 Days April 6 to November 8

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20°
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Jan
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
May
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
14°
High: 17°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 125 mm 250 mm 375 mm
422 mm
421.6 mm
Jan
257 mm
256.5 mm
Feb
307 mm
307.3 mm
Mar
224 mm
223.5 mm
Apr
122 mm
121.9 mm
May
94 mm
94.0 mm
Jun
66 mm
66.0 mm
Jul
91 mm
91.4 mm
Aug
140 mm
139.7 mm
Sep
300 mm
299.7 mm
Oct
409 mm
408.9 mm
Nov
391 mm
391.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

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

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