Frost Dates for Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Coordinates: 49.250, -122.950

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada typically occurs around May 16, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 24. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 131 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -12.2 to -9.4°C (10 to 15°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 0°C (32°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 22°C (72°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 16 (last spring) to Sep 24 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 25 (last spring) to Oct 8 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 24 (last spring) to Nov 2 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 8a

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Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 16 to Sep 24, which provides approximately 130 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 Apr 25 to Oct 8, which provides a total of 166 days for growing.

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