Frost Dates for Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Coordinates: 49.700, -112.833

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada typically occurs around Jun 3, and the first autumn air frost around Aug 28. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 86 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -31.7 to -28.9°C (-25 to -20°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is February, with an average low of -9°C (16°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27°C (81°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Jun 3 (last spring) to Aug 28 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 16 (last spring) to Sep 7 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 26 (last spring) to Sep 19 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 4b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Hard Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Jun 3 to Aug 28, which provides approximately 85 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from May 16 to Sep 7, which provides a total of 114 days for growing.

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  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostAug 28Jun 3
Light Ground FrostSep 7May 16
Hard Ground FrostSep 19Apr 26

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