Frost Dates for Quinsam River Hatchery, 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 22
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. October 25
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 30
First Fall Frost October 20

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 11
First Fall Hard Freeze November 17
50.02°N, -125.30°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

186 Days April 22 to October 25

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

0° 10° 20°
3°
High: 6°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Jan
4°
High: 8°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 1°C
Mar
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Apr
12°
High: 18°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 7°C
May
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
9°
High: 13°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 5°C
Oct
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Nov
3°
High: 5°C
Avg: 3°C
Low: 0°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
226 mm
226.1 mm
Jan
157 mm
157.5 mm
Feb
147 mm
147.3 mm
Mar
94 mm
94.0 mm
Apr
74 mm
73.7 mm
May
58 mm
58.4 mm
Jun
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jul
43 mm
43.2 mm
Aug
79 mm
78.7 mm
Sep
193 mm
193.0 mm
Oct
254 mm
254.0 mm
Nov
257 mm
256.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h8h
Jan: 7:51 AM – 4:09 PM · 8h 19m
Feb: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 49m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 31m
May: 4:24 AM – 7:36 PM · 15h 12m
Jun: 3:56 AM – 8:04 PM · 16h 07m
Jul: 4:08 AM – 7:52 PM · 15h 44m
Aug: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Sep: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 6:47 AM – 5:13 PM · 10h 27m
Nov: 7:38 AM – 4:22 PM · 8h 44m
Dec: 8:04 AM – 3:56 PM · 7h 52m
Daylight Longest: 16h 09m · Shortest: 7h 51m

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