Frost Dates for Fort Providence, NT

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 7
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 23
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 15
First Fall Frost August 10

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze May 23
First Fall Hard Freeze September 18
61.32°N, -117.60°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

77 Days June 7 to August 23

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 2b

Avg. annual minimum: −45 to −40°F (−43 to −40°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

-30° -15° 0° 15°
-23°
High: -18°C
Avg: -23°C
Low: -27°C
Jan
-19°
High: -13°C
Avg: -19°C
Low: -25°C
Feb
-14°
High: -6°C
Avg: -14°C
Low: -21°C
Mar
-2°
High: 5°C
Avg: -2°C
Low: -9°C
Apr
7°
High: 14°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 0°C
May
14°
High: 21°C
Avg: 14°C
Low: 7°C
Jun
17°
High: 24°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 10°C
Jul
15°
High: 21°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 8°C
Aug
9°
High: 14°C
Avg: 9°C
Low: 3°C
Sep
0°
High: 4°C
Avg: 0°C
Low: -4°C
Oct
-12°
High: -9°C
Avg: -12°C
Low: -16°C
Nov
-20°
High: -16°C
Avg: -20°C
Low: -24°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

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Jan
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0.0 mm
Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6h8.5h11.5h14.5h17h19h18h15.5h12.5h9.5h6.5h5h
Jan: 9:01 AM – 2:59 PM · 5h 57m
Feb: 7:42 AM – 4:18 PM · 8h 35m
Mar: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 19m
Apr: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 21m
May: 3:26 AM – 8:34 PM · 17h 08m
Jun: 2:32 AM – 9:28 PM · 18h 56m
Jul: 2:56 AM – 9:04 PM · 18h 09m
Aug: 4:13 AM – 7:47 PM · 15h 33m
Sep: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 32m
Oct: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 36m
Nov: 8:38 AM – 3:22 PM · 6h 45m
Dec: 9:28 AM – 2:32 PM · 5h 04m
Daylight Longest: 18h 60m · Shortest: 5h 01m

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