Frost Dates for Anchor Point, AK

Based on data from Homer 8 Nw weather station, 7 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. May 16
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. September 30
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 22
First Fall Frost September 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 29
First Fall Hard Freeze October 11
59.78°N, -151.83°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

137 Days May 16 to September 30

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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: −10 to −5°F (−23 to −21°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dsc Subarctic (Dry Summer)

Cool, dry summers and cold winters. A rare climate found at high elevations. Very short growing season for cold-tolerant crops only.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 30° 50° 70°
23°
High: 28°F
Avg: 23°F
Low: 18°F
Jan
26°
High: 31°F
Avg: 26°F
Low: 20°F
Feb
27°
High: 33°F
Avg: 27°F
Low: 21°F
Mar
36°
High: 42°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 29°F
Apr
44°
High: 51°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 36°F
May
50°
High: 57°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 42°F
Jun
54°
High: 61°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 47°F
Jul
53°
High: 60°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 46°F
Aug
47°
High: 53°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 41°F
Sep
37°
High: 42°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 32°F
Oct
28°
High: 33°F
Avg: 28°F
Low: 23°F
Nov
25°
High: 29°F
Avg: 25°F
Low: 20°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 3" 4.0"
2.9"
2.86"
Jan
2.7"
2.66"
Feb
2.6"
2.64"
Mar
2.3"
2.26"
Apr
1.9"
1.92"
May
2.0"
2.02"
Jun
3.0"
2.99"
Jul
3.7"
3.68"
Aug
4.0"
3.98"
Sep
3.6"
3.59"
Oct
3.4"
3.40"
Nov
3.7"
3.71"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.5h9h11.5h14h17h18.5h17.5h15.5h12.5h10h7h5.5h
Jan: 8:47 AM – 3:13 PM · 6h 25m
Feb: 7:36 AM – 4:24 PM · 8h 49m
Mar: 6:19 AM – 5:41 PM · 11h 21m
Apr: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
May: 3:37 AM – 8:23 PM · 16h 45m
Jun: 2:49 AM – 9:11 PM · 18h 21m
Jul: 3:10 AM – 8:50 PM · 17h 40m
Aug: 4:21 AM – 7:39 PM · 15h 19m
Sep: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 30m
Oct: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 45m
Nov: 8:26 AM – 3:34 PM · 7h 08m
Dec: 9:11 AM – 2:49 PM · 5h 38m
Daylight Longest: 18h 24m · Shortest: 5h 36m

Nearby Stations

Homer AP, AKMay 10 - September 29 Homer 9 E, AK May 27 - September 22 Seldovia AP, AKMay 10 - October 1 Soldotna 5ssw, AK June 11 - September 1 Sterling 6sw, AK May 20 - September 21 Kenai Muni AP, AK May 24 - September 12

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