Frost Dates for Forestville, QC

Based on data from Ile Bicquette weather station, 24 miles away

Elevation: 84 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 30
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 25

30% Probability

Only 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 7
First Fall Frost October 12

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 15
First Fall Hard Freeze November 3
48.74°N, 69.08°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

178 Days April 30 to October 25

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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 6a

Avg. annual minimum: −23 to −21°C

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BWk Cold Desert

Dry with hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is minimal year-round. Short growing seasons and large temperature swings require careful timing. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant plants are best suited.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°C)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January-5°-8°-12°
February-4°-7°-10°
March0°-3°-6°
April6°3°0°
May11°8°4°
June16°12°8°
July18°14°9°
August17°13°9°
September14°11°7°
October9°6°4°
November4°2°-1°
December-2°-5°-8°

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 15h 54m · Shortest: 8h 06m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:29 AM4:01 PM8h 32m
February6:52 AM4:48 PM9h 57m
March6:58 AM6:33 PM11h 35m
April5:53 AM7:19 PM13h 26m
May5:02 AM8:02 PM15h 00m
June4:40 AM8:32 PM15h 52m
July4:56 AM8:27 PM15h 31m
August5:36 AM7:44 PM14h 08m
September6:20 AM6:40 PM12h 20m
October7:05 AM5:37 PM10h 32m
November6:53 AM3:49 PM8h 56m
December7:28 AM3:35 PM8h 07m

Nearby Stations

Rimouski, QCMay 8 - October 16 Pointe-Au-Pere (Inrs), QC May 9 - October 8 Grandes Bergeronnes, QC May 13 - October 8 Mont-Joli A, QC May 15 - October 13 Ile Rouge, QC April 26 - November 2 Point De L'Islet, QC April 30 - October 26

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