Frost Dates for Saturna Island Cs, 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 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. 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 3
First Fall Frost November 27

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 30
First Fall Hard Freeze December 4
48.78°N, -123.05°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

284 Days February 22 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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°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°
6°
High: 7°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Jan
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Feb
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Mar
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Apr
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
May
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Jun
17°
High: 22°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 13°C
Jul
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 13°C
Aug
15°
High: 18°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Sep
11°
High: 13°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 9°C
Oct
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Nov
6°
High: 7°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 4°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 30 mm 60 mm 90 mm
91 mm
91.4 mm
Jan
66 mm
66.0 mm
Feb
69 mm
68.6 mm
Mar
41 mm
40.6 mm
Apr
20 mm
20.3 mm
May
18 mm
17.8 mm
Jun
5 mm
5.1 mm
Jul
18 mm
17.8 mm
Aug
43 mm
43.2 mm
Sep
74 mm
73.7 mm
Oct
97 mm
96.5 mm
Nov
89 mm
88.9 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:46 AM – 4:14 PM · 8h 29m
Feb: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 55m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 27m
May: 4:29 AM – 7:31 PM · 15h 03m
Jun: 4:02 AM – 7:58 PM · 15h 56m
Jul: 4:13 AM – 7:47 PM · 15h 34m
Aug: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 10m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 31m
Nov: 7:33 AM – 4:27 PM · 8h 53m
Dec: 7:58 AM – 4:02 PM · 8h 04m
Daylight Longest: 15h 57m · Shortest: 8h 03m

Nearby Stations

Saturna Capmon, BC March 8 - November 24 North Pender Island, BC March 11 - November 20 Olga 2 Se, WA February 26 - November 29 Delta Tsawwassen Beach, BC March 1 - November 22 Blaine, WAMarch 31 - November 4 Friday Harbor AP, WA March 26 - November 10

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