Frost Dates for Quatsino Lightstation, BC

Elevation: 21 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. February 28
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. December 2

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 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

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January8°6°4°
February9°6°4°
March10°7°4°
April12°8°5°
May14°11°8°
June16°13°10°
July18°15°12°
August19°16°12°
September18°15°11°
October14°11°8°
November10°8°5°
December9°6°4°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (millimeters)
MonthPrecipitation
January325
February193
March251
April188
May109
June99
July66
August127
September160
October302
November371
December348

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 16h 13m · Shortest: 7h 47m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:52 AM4:08 PM8h 15m
February7:06 AM4:54 PM9h 47m
March6:14 AM5:46 PM11h 33m
April5:14 AM6:46 PM13h 33m
May4:23 AM7:37 PM15h 15m
June3:54 AM8:06 PM16h 11m
July4:06 AM7:54 PM15h 48m
August4:51 AM7:09 PM14h 18m
September5:49 AM6:11 PM12h 21m
October6:47 AM5:13 PM10h 26m
November7:39 AM4:21 PM8h 41m
December8:06 AM3:54 PM7h 48m

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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