Frost Dates for Deering AP, AK
Elevation: 6 m
Frost Dates
This location has year-round freezing temperatures.
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 3a
Avg. annual minimum: −40 to −35°F
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
-20°
10°
40°
70°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | -4° | -12° |
| February | 9° | 1° | -8° |
| March | 8° | 0° | -8° |
| April | 22° | 14° | 7° |
| May | 40° | 33° | 26° |
| June | 56° | 47° | 38° |
| July | 62° | 54° | 45° |
| August | 57° | 50° | 42° |
| September | 48° | 41° | 34° |
| October | 34° | 27° | 21° |
| November | 21° | 13° | 5° |
| December | 10° | 2° | -6° |
Precipitation
0"
1"
2"
2.5"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 1.2 |
| February | 1.1 |
| March | 1.2 |
| April | 1.2 |
| May | 1.3 |
| June | 1.6 |
| July | 2.2 |
| August | 2.5 |
| September | 2.0 |
| October | 1.6 |
| November | 1.3 |
| December | 1.2 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 22h 22m · Shortest: 1h 38m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:05 AM | 1:55 PM | 3h 50m |
| February | 8:09 AM | 3:51 PM | 7h 43m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 09m |
| April | 4:32 AM | 7:28 PM | 14h 56m |
| May | 2:40 AM | 9:20 PM | 18h 40m |
| June | 12:55 AM | 11:05 PM | 22h 10m |
| July | 1:49 AM | 10:11 PM | 20h 21m |
| August | 3:46 AM | 8:14 PM | 16h 28m |
| September | 5:40 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 01m |
| November | 9:26 AM | 2:34 PM | 5h 08m |
| December | 11:06 AM | 12:54 PM | 1h 49m |
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