1981–2010 normals; ECCC quality code “A” (A = WMO “3 and 5 rule”; B ≥ 25 years; C ≥ 20 years; D ≥ 15 years of data). An average is not a guarantee: a late frost is still possible.
| 10% | 25% | 33% | 50% | 66% | 75% | 90% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring frost (0 °C or lower) on or after | May 30 | May 25 | May 24 | May 17 | May 13 | May 10 | May 2 |
| Fall frost on or before | October 4 | October 12 | October 13 | October 18 | October 21 | October 24 | November 1 |
| Frost-free period ≤ (days) | 129 | 141 | 146 | 151 | 162 | 165 | 174 |
Example: the spring 10% column is the date after which a frost occurs in only one year in ten.
| Start tomatoes, peppers and eggplant indoors | March 18 – April 1 |
| Sow peas, spinach, lettuce and radish outdoors (frost-tolerant) | April 15 – April 29 |
| Plant potatoes and onion sets | April 29 – May 13 |
| Transplant tomatoes and peppers; sow beans, corn, squash and cucumbers | May 20 – June 3 |
| Last sowing of quick crops (radish, lettuce, spinach) | September 3 – September 18 |
| Harvest or cover frost-tender crops | October 11 – October 18 |
| Plant garlic and spring bulbs | October 18 – November 15 |
General gardening rules of thumb computed from this station's average last/first frost dates; they are not ECCC data. Adjust to local conditions and seed-packet instructions.
Environment and Climate Change Canada — Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 (station data, MSC Datamart) (30-year averages; not updated). Retrieved 2026-10-18 19:06 UTC.
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