Frost Dates for Craig, AK

Elevation: 13 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 14
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 1

30% Probability

Only 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 April 22
First Fall Frost October 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 22
First Fall Hard Freeze November 23
55.48°N, 133.14°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

201 Days April 14 to November 1

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January39°36°33°
February40°36°32°
March42°37°33°
April47°42°37°
May53°48°43°
June57°53°48°
July60°56°52°
August61°57°53°
September57°53°48°
October50°46°42°
November43°40°36°
December40°37°34°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January8.0
February6.7
March6.7
April5.3
May4.8
June4.0
July4.5
August6.3
September9.2
October11.7
November10.8
December9.4

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 17h 13m · Shortest: 6h 47m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:18 AM3:42 PM7h 24m
February7:20 AM4:40 PM9h 19m
March6:16 AM5:44 PM11h 27m
April5:04 AM6:56 PM13h 52m
May4:01 AM7:59 PM15h 57m
June3:25 AM8:35 PM17h 10m
July3:40 AM8:20 PM16h 40m
August4:36 AM7:24 PM14h 47m
September5:47 AM6:13 PM12h 26m
October6:57 AM5:03 PM10h 06m
November8:01 AM3:59 PM7h 57m
December8:35 AM3:25 PM6h 49m

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