Frost Dates for Haines #2, AK

Elevation: 29 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 30
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. October 7

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 May 5
First Fall Frost October 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 15
First Fall Hard Freeze October 24
59.24°N, 135.45°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

160 Days April 30 to October 7

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 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January29°24°18°
February32°27°21°
March37°30°24°
April48°40°33°
May59°50°41°
June64°56°48°
July65°58°51°
August63°57°50°
September56°50°44°
October46°41°36°
November35°30°25°
December30°26°22°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January7.9
February5.8
March5.1
April3.4
May2.8
June2.1
July2.3
August3.2
September4.7
October6.7
November7.2
December8.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Alaska Time (AKT) Longest: 18h 14m · Shortest: 5h 46m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Alaska Time (AKT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:55 AM3:28 PM6h 33m
February7:50 AM4:43 PM8h 53m
March7:30 AM6:52 PM11h 22m
April5:57 AM8:07 PM14h 09m
May4:39 AM9:18 PM16h 39m
June3:56 AM10:08 PM18h 11m
July4:21 AM9:53 PM17h 32m
August5:29 AM8:43 PM15h 15m
September6:41 AM7:11 PM12h 30m
October7:53 AM5:41 PM9h 48m
November8:10 AM3:24 PM7h 15m
December9:03 AM2:52 PM5h 48m

Nearby Stations

Haines AP, AK April 25 - October 12 Skagway AP, AK April 21 - October 17 Skagway, AKMay 6 - October 1 Haines 40nw, AK May 24 - September 20 Pleasant Camp, BC May 27 - September 11 Glacier Bay, AKMay 6 - October 10

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