Frost Dates for Promontory, BC
Based on data from Sardis weather station, 2 miles away
Elevation: 120 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 6
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 30
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
April 15
First Fall Frost
October 26
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 2
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 24
Growing Season
207 Days
April 6 to October 30
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
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
-5°
5°
15°
25°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (0°C)
Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 3° | 0° |
| February | 9° | 5° | 1° |
| March | 11° | 7° | 2° |
| April | 15° | 10° | 5° |
| May | 18° | 13° | 8° |
| June | 20° | 15° | 10° |
| July | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| August | 24° | 18° | 12° |
| September | 21° | 15° | 9° |
| October | 15° | 10° | 6° |
| November | 9° | 6° | 2° |
| December | 5° | 3° | 0° |
Precipitation
0 mm
75 mm
150 mm
225 mm
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 211 |
| February | 117 |
| March | 155 |
| April | 114 |
| May | 86 |
| June | 97 |
| July | 56 |
| August | 53 |
| September | 71 |
| October | 145 |
| November | 229 |
| December | 198 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Pacific Time (PT)
Longest: 16h 00m · Shortest: 7h 60m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:04 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 27m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 53m |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 34m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 28m |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 05m |
| June | 5:09 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 59m |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 36m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 30m |
| November | 7:27 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 51m |
| December | 8:03 AM | 4:04 PM | 8h 01m |
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