Frost Dates for Tofino A, 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 4
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. November 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 April 13
First Fall Frost October 21

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 21
First Fall Hard Freeze November 23
49.08°N, -125.77°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

212 Days April 4 to November 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°
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 3°C
Jan
5°
High: 9°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Feb
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Mar
8°
High: 12°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 4°C
Apr
11°
High: 15°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 7°C
May
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 9°C
Jun
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Jul
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 11°C
Aug
14°
High: 18°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 10°C
Sep
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Oct
7°
High: 10°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Nov
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 125 mm 250 mm 375 mm 500 mm
483 mm
482.6 mm
Jan
300 mm
299.7 mm
Feb
338 mm
337.8 mm
Mar
272 mm
271.8 mm
Apr
122 mm
121.9 mm
May
99 mm
99.1 mm
Jun
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jul
107 mm
106.7 mm
Aug
163 mm
162.6 mm
Sep
338 mm
337.8 mm
Oct
472 mm
472.4 mm
Nov
470 mm
469.9 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8h
Jan: 7:47 AM – 4:13 PM · 8h 27m
Feb: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 53m
Mar: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 34m
Apr: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 28m
May: 4:28 AM – 7:32 PM · 15h 05m
Jun: 4:01 AM – 7:59 PM · 15h 59m
Jul: 4:12 AM – 7:48 PM · 15h 36m
Aug: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Oct: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Nov: 7:34 AM – 4:26 PM · 8h 51m
Dec: 7:59 AM – 4:01 PM · 8h 01m
Daylight Longest: 16h 00m · Shortest: 7h 60m

Nearby Stations

Ucluelet Kennedy Camp, BC April 18 - November 2 Cape Beale Light, BC February 26 - November 27 Alberni Robertson Creek, BC April 25 - October 27 Pachena Point, BC April 6 - November 8 Port Alberni (Aut), BC April 26 - October 23 Estevan Point, BC March 14 - November 21

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