Frost Dates for Cordova, AK

Based on data from Cordova Wwtp weather station, 1 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. April 29
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. October 13
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 4
First Fall Frost October 4

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 10
First Fall Hard Freeze October 27
60.54°N, -145.76°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

167 Days April 29 to October 13

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°C)

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

Dfc Subarctic

Short, cool summers and long, very cold winters. Growing seasons of 3–4 months require fast-maturing varieties. Root vegetables, potatoes, and cold-hardy greens are the most reliable.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60°
31°
High: 36°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 26°F
Jan
31°
High: 36°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 26°F
Feb
32°
High: 37°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 26°F
Mar
39°
High: 45°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 34°F
Apr
47°
High: 53°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 41°F
May
55°
High: 61°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 50°F
Jun
58°
High: 63°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 52°F
Jul
57°
High: 62°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 52°F
Aug
50°
High: 56°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 45°F
Sep
43°
High: 47°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 38°F
Oct
36°
High: 41°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 31°F
Nov
33°
High: 37°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 29°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 5" 10" 15" 17.1"
15.0"
15.03"
Jan
13.9"
13.90"
Feb
13.7"
13.69"
Mar
10.8"
10.84"
Apr
10.6"
10.60"
May
7.3"
7.34"
Jun
7.8"
7.85"
Jul
12.9"
12.89"
Aug
17.1"
17.12"
Sep
16.6"
16.55"
Oct
15.3"
15.33"
Nov
15.8"
15.78"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6h8.5h11.5h14.5h17h18.5h18h15.5h12.5h9.5h7h5.5h
Jan: 8:54 AM – 3:06 PM · 6h 12m
Feb: 7:39 AM – 4:21 PM · 8h 42m
Mar: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 20m
Apr: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 17m
May: 3:32 AM – 8:28 PM · 16h 56m
Jun: 2:41 AM – 9:19 PM · 18h 38m
Jul: 3:03 AM – 8:57 PM · 17h 54m
Aug: 4:17 AM – 7:43 PM · 15h 26m
Sep: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 31m
Oct: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 41m
Nov: 8:32 AM – 3:28 PM · 6h 57m
Dec: 9:19 AM – 2:41 PM · 5h 22m
Daylight Longest: 18h 41m · Shortest: 5h 19m

Nearby Stations

Cordova N, AK April 24 - October 19 Cordova M K Smith AP, AK May 23 - September 19 Valdez WSO, AK April 30 - October 2 Valdez, AKMay 14 - September 22 Tonsina, AK Silver Lake, AK May 31 - September 3

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