Frost Dates for Qualicum R Fish Research, BC

Elevation: 8 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 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. October 29

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 19
First Fall Frost October 21

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 21
First Fall Hard Freeze November 22
49.40°N, 124.62°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

201 Days April 11 to October 29

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: −9 to −7°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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January6°4°1°
February8°4°1°
March10°6°2°
April13°9°4°
May17°12°8°
June20°15°11°
July23°18°12°
August23°17°12°
September19°14°9°
October13°10°6°
November9°6°3°
December6°4°1°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January206
February137
March135
April84
May51
June38
July8
August25
September53
October140
November231
December180

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 16h 03m · Shortest: 7h 57m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:16 AM4:40 PM8h 24m
February7:37 AM5:29 PM9h 52m
March7:41 AM7:15 PM11h 34m
April6:34 AM8:03 PM13h 29m
May5:41 AM8:48 PM15h 07m
June5:18 AM9:19 PM16h 01m
July5:35 AM9:14 PM15h 39m
August6:16 AM8:29 PM14h 13m
September7:03 AM7:23 PM12h 21m
October7:49 AM6:18 PM10h 29m
November7:39 AM4:28 PM8h 49m
December8:15 AM4:13 PM7h 58m

Nearby Stations

Little Qualicum Hatchery, BC May 1 - October 9 Mud Bay, BCApril 15 - October 28 Sisters Island, BC February 7 - December 7 Coombs, BCMay 3 - October 9 Port Alberni Cox Lake, BC April 29 - October 20 Port Alberni (Aut), BC April 26 - October 23

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