Frost Dates for Quatsino, 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 5
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 14
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 10
First Fall Frost November 5

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 13
First Fall Hard Freeze December 5
50.53°N, -127.65°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

223 Days April 5 to November 14

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° 10° 20°
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
May
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
4°
High: 6°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 125 mm 250 mm 375 mm
315 mm
315.0 mm
Jan
211 mm
210.8 mm
Feb
246 mm
246.4 mm
Mar
155 mm
154.9 mm
Apr
86 mm
86.4 mm
May
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jun
41 mm
40.6 mm
Jul
99 mm
99.1 mm
Aug
132 mm
132.1 mm
Sep
323 mm
322.6 mm
Oct
427 mm
426.7 mm
Nov
361 mm
360.7 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8h10h11.5h13.5h15.5h16h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h8h
Jan: 7:53 AM – 4:07 PM · 8h 14m
Feb: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 47m
Mar: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 33m
May: 4:22 AM – 7:38 PM · 15h 15m
Jun: 3:54 AM – 8:06 PM · 16h 12m
Jul: 4:06 AM – 7:54 PM · 15h 49m
Aug: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 19m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 22m
Oct: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 25m
Nov: 7:40 AM – 4:20 PM · 8h 40m
Dec: 8:06 AM – 3:54 PM · 7h 47m
Daylight Longest: 16h 14m · Shortest: 7h 46m

Nearby Stations

Port Alice, BC March 27 - November 15 Port Hardy A, BC April 19 - November 2 Quatsino Lightstation, BC February 28 - December 2 Herbert Island (Aut), BC February 11 - December 4 Pine Island, BC February 16 - December 5 Solander Island (Aut), BC March 3 - November 16

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