Frost Dates for Quatsino Lightstation, 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. February 28
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. December 2
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 March 15
First Fall Frost November 23

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 11
First Fall Hard Freeze November 30
50.43°N, -128.03°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

278 Days February 28 to December 2

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: 4°C
Jan
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Feb
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Mar
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Apr
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
May
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Sep
11°
High: 14°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 8°C
Oct
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 5°C
Nov
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
325 mm
325.1 mm
Jan
193 mm
193.0 mm
Feb
251 mm
251.5 mm
Mar
188 mm
188.0 mm
Apr
109 mm
109.2 mm
May
99 mm
99.1 mm
Jun
66 mm
66.0 mm
Jul
127 mm
127.0 mm
Aug
160 mm
160.0 mm
Sep
302 mm
302.3 mm
Oct
371 mm
370.8 mm
Nov
348 mm
348.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h8h
Jan: 7:52 AM – 4:08 PM · 8h 15m
Feb: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 47m
Mar: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 33m
May: 4:23 AM – 7:37 PM · 15h 15m
Jun: 3:54 AM – 8:06 PM · 16h 11m
Jul: 4:06 AM – 7:54 PM · 15h 48m
Aug: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 18m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 26m
Nov: 7:39 AM – 4:21 PM · 8h 41m
Dec: 8:06 AM – 3:54 PM · 7h 48m
Daylight Longest: 16h 13m · Shortest: 7h 47m

Nearby Stations

Quatsino, BCApril 5 - November 14 Solander Island (Aut), BC March 3 - November 16 Port Alice, BC March 27 - November 15 Cape Scott, BC February 21 - December 6 Port Hardy A, BC April 19 - November 2 Herbert Island (Aut), BC February 11 - December 4

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