It is now raining heavily in Vancouver, Washington. The Cascades will get some heavy snow at the higher altitudes. Temperatures in the 40's.
The annual average rainfall (AAR) in the different places I have lived is of note for me:
1946-1967 Unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bandini Neighborhood/Varrio,
City of Commerce, Southern California AAR = 15”
1948-1958 Karen grew up in Alexandria, Central Indiana AAR = 42"
1969-1973 Biloxi, Mississippi AAR = 65”
1973-1983 Bell Gardens, Southern California AAR = 15”
1983-1998 Hacienda Heights, California AAR = 15”
1998-2017 Red Bluff, Northern California AAR = 25”
2017– Vancouver, Southwestern Washington, Northwest USA AAR = 42”
Vancouver, Washington, is rated as USDA Agricultural Zone 8B.
Zone 8b means that the average minimum winter temperature is 15 to 20 °F.
Gardening Information for Vancouver, Washington:
Understanding your gardening environment is essential to success. What are the climate conditions in your area during a year's cycle? What is the soil like?
What kinds of plants are grown successfully in your area? What nurseries are nearby.
Understanding your gardening environment is essential to success. What are the climate conditions in your area during a year's cycle? What is the soil like?
What kinds of plants are grown successfully in your area? What nurseries are nearby.
Vancouver, Washington, USA, Zip Code: 98662
Hardiness Zone: Zone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost: October 21 - 31
Average Last Frost: April 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate
Ecoregion: 3a - Portland Vancouver Basin
Palmer Drought Index: Extremely Moist
Average Annual Rainfall: 43.55 inches
Heat Zone Days: Rare Over 86F
Elevation: 171 feet above the Pacific Ocean
Soil:
Nurseries: Yard and Garden, Shorty's, Tsugawa in Woodland, Lowe's and Home Depot.
Soil:
Nurseries: Yard and Garden, Shorty's, Tsugawa in Woodland, Lowe's and Home Depot.
General Geography:
The Pacific Ocean and Astoria, Oregon, is 100 miles to the West from Vancouver.
The south side of the City of Vancouver is the Columbia River, and across the river is Portland, Oregon. The Cascade range and Columbia Gorge is to the East. Looking north: 165 miles to Seattle, 494 miles to Vancouver, Canada; 105 miles to Olympia, and 45 miles to Mt. St. Helens.
The south side of the City of Vancouver is the Columbia River, and across the river is Portland, Oregon. The Cascade range and Columbia Gorge is to the East. Looking north: 165 miles to Seattle, 494 miles to Vancouver, Canada; 105 miles to Olympia, and 45 miles to Mt. St. Helens.
January Average: 33F low, 46F high, 6" Rain
February Average: 35F low, 50F high, 4.99" Rain
March Average: 37F low, 56F high, 4.38" Rain
April Average: 40F low, 60F high, 3.28" Rain
May Average: 45F low, 67F high, 2.67" Rain
June Average: 50F low, 72F high, 1.88" Rain
July Average: 53F low, 79F high, .8" Rain
August Average: 57F low, 82F high, .5" Rain
September Average: 49F low, 75F high, 1.91" Rain
October Average: 42F low, 64F high, 3.41" Rain
November Average: 38F low, 52F high, 6.49" Rain
December Average: 34F low, 46F high, 6.68" Rain
Yearly Averages: 42F low, 62F high, 43.55" Rain
The Spirit of Gardening
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Colors in the Garden: Vancouver, WA
The Spirit of Gardening
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Colors in the Garden: Vancouver, WA
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