Frost Dates for Squamish Aut0, BC

Elevation: 52 m

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 18
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 27
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 25
First Fall Frost October 22

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 15
First Fall Hard Freeze November 13
49.78°N, -123.17°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

192 Days April 18 to October 27

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.

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

-5° 5° 15° 25°
2°
High: 5°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -1°C
Jan
4°
High: 7°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 1°C
Mar
9°
High: 15°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
13°
High: 19°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 7°C
May
16°
High: 21°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Jun
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
18°
High: 24°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 9°C
Sep
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 5°C
Oct
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Nov
1°
High: 4°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -1°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 125 mm 250 mm 375 mm
356 mm
355.6 mm
Jan
201 mm
200.7 mm
Feb
259 mm
259.1 mm
Mar
142 mm
142.2 mm
Apr
84 mm
83.8 mm
May
61 mm
61.0 mm
Jun
53 mm
53.3 mm
Jul
56 mm
55.9 mm
Aug
119 mm
119.4 mm
Sep
274 mm
274.3 mm
Oct
411 mm
411.5 mm
Nov
318 mm
317.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 8:12 AM – 4:32 PM · 8h 21m
Feb: 7:32 AM – 5:22 PM · 9h 50m
Mar: 7:36 AM – 7:09 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 6:28 AM – 7:58 PM · 13h 30m
May: 5:34 AM – 8:44 PM · 15h 10m
Jun: 5:10 AM – 9:15 PM · 16h 05m
Jul: 5:27 AM – 9:09 PM · 15h 42m
Aug: 6:09 AM – 8:24 PM · 14h 15m
Sep: 6:57 AM – 7:18 PM · 12h 21m
Oct: 7:44 AM – 6:12 PM · 10h 28m
Nov: 7:35 AM – 4:21 PM · 8h 46m
Dec: 8:11 AM – 4:06 PM · 7h 55m
Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 16h 07m · Shortest: 7h 53m

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