Frost Dates for Whistler, 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. May 13
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 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 May 19
First Fall Frost September 25

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 26
First Fall Hard Freeze October 22
50.13°N, -122.95°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

142 Days May 13 to October 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 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F (−21 to −18°C)

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

Dsb Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer)

Warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. Common in mountain regions. Moderate growing season with irrigation needs in summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

-5° 5° 15° 25°
-2°
High: 0°C
Avg: -2°C
Low: -5°C
Jan
0°
High: 3°C
Avg: 0°C
Low: -4°C
Feb
2°
High: 7°C
Avg: 2°C
Low: -2°C
Mar
6°
High: 12°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 1°C
Apr
11°
High: 17°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 4°C
May
14°
High: 20°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 8°C
Jun
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Jul
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Aug
13°
High: 20°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
Sep
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 2°C
Oct
1°
High: 4°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -1°C
Nov
-2°
High: 0°C
Avg: -2°C
Low: -5°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
191 mm
190.5 mm
Jan
94 mm
94.0 mm
Feb
112 mm
111.8 mm
Mar
84 mm
83.8 mm
Apr
69 mm
68.6 mm
May
61 mm
61.0 mm
Jun
41 mm
40.6 mm
Jul
56 mm
55.9 mm
Aug
71 mm
71.1 mm
Sep
163 mm
162.6 mm
Oct
206 mm
205.7 mm
Nov
168 mm
167.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h16h16h14.5h12.5h10.5h8.5h8h
Jan: 7:51 AM – 4:09 PM · 8h 18m
Feb: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 49m
Mar: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 33m
Apr: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 32m
May: 4:24 AM – 7:36 PM · 15h 12m
Jun: 3:56 AM – 8:04 PM · 16h 09m
Jul: 4:07 AM – 7:53 PM · 15h 45m
Aug: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 17m
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 43m
Dec: 8:04 AM – 3:56 PM · 7h 51m
Daylight Longest: 16h 10m · Shortest: 7h 50m

Nearby Stations

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