Frost Dates for Unuk River Eskay Creek, 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. June 9
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. August 30
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 June 17
First Fall Frost August 14

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze May 9
First Fall Hard Freeze October 3
56.65°N, -130.45°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

82 Days June 9 to August 30

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 5a

Avg. annual minimum: −20 to −15°F (−29 to −26°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dfc Subarctic

Short, cool summers and long, very cold winters. Growing seasons of 3–4 months require fast-maturing varieties. Root vegetables, potatoes, and cold-hardy greens are the most reliable.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

-15° -5° 5° 15°
-8°
High: -5°C
Avg: -8°C
Low: -10°C
Jan
-6°
High: -3°C
Avg: -6°C
Low: -9°C
Feb
-4°
High: -1°C
Avg: -4°C
Low: -8°C
Mar
0°
High: 5°C
Avg: 0°C
Low: -4°C
Apr
4°
High: 9°C
Avg: 4°C
Low: 0°C
May
8°
High: 13°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 3°C
Jun
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Jul
10°
High: 15°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 6°C
Aug
6°
High: 9°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Sep
1°
High: 3°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -2°C
Oct
-4°
High: -2°C
Avg: -4°C
Low: -7°C
Nov
-7°
High: -4°C
Avg: -7°C
Low: -9°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
254 mm
254.0 mm
Jan
213 mm
213.4 mm
Feb
185 mm
185.4 mm
Mar
102 mm
101.6 mm
Apr
99 mm
99.1 mm
May
71 mm
71.1 mm
Jun
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jul
140 mm
139.7 mm
Aug
231 mm
231.1 mm
Sep
254 mm
254.0 mm
Oct
234 mm
233.7 mm
Nov
244 mm
243.8 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7h9h11.5h14h16h17.5h17h15h12.5h10h8h6.5h
Jan: 8:25 AM – 3:35 PM · 7h 10m
Feb: 7:24 AM – 4:36 PM · 9h 12m
Mar: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 26m
Apr: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 57m
May: 3:55 AM – 8:05 PM · 16h 09m
Jun: 3:16 AM – 8:44 PM · 17h 27m
Jul: 3:33 AM – 8:27 PM · 16h 54m
Aug: 4:32 AM – 7:28 PM · 14h 55m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 27m
Oct: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 01m
Nov: 8:07 AM – 3:53 PM · 7h 45m
Dec: 8:44 AM – 3:16 PM · 6h 32m
Daylight Longest: 17h 30m · Shortest: 6h 30m

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