Frost Dates for Kodiak Station, AK

Based on data from Kodiak AP weather station, 4 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 5
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 3
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 12
First Fall Frost September 29

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 18
First Fall Hard Freeze October 17
57.77°N, -152.60°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

151 Days May 5 to October 3

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
32°
High: 38°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 27°F
Feb
33°
High: 39°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 28°F
Mar
39°
High: 45°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 34°F
Apr
46°
High: 52°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 40°F
May
51°
High: 57°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 46°F
Jun
56°
High: 62°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 51°F
Jul
57°
High: 63°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 50°F
Aug
51°
High: 57°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 44°F
Sep
42°
High: 48°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 36°F
Oct
36°
High: 41°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 30°F
Nov
32°
High: 37°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 27°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.6"
8.6"
8.56"
Jan
6.2"
6.17"
Feb
5.2"
5.21"
Mar
5.6"
5.58"
Apr
5.6"
5.58"
May
4.6"
4.62"
Jun
4.2"
4.24"
Jul
4.5"
4.55"
Aug
5.8"
5.85"
Sep
6.0"
6.04"
Oct
6.9"
6.88"
Nov
8.1"
8.10"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7h9h11.5h14h16.5h17.5h17h15h12.5h10h7.5h6h
Jan: 8:32 AM – 3:28 PM · 6h 55m
Feb: 7:28 AM – 4:32 PM · 9h 04m
Mar: 6:18 AM – 5:42 PM · 11h 24m
Apr: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 02m
May: 3:49 AM – 8:11 PM · 16h 21m
Jun: 3:08 AM – 8:52 PM · 17h 45m
Jul: 3:25 AM – 8:35 PM · 17h 09m
Aug: 4:28 AM – 7:32 PM · 15h 03m
Sep: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 28m
Oct: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 56m
Nov: 8:14 AM – 3:46 PM · 7h 33m
Dec: 8:53 AM – 3:07 PM · 6h 15m
Daylight Longest: 17h 47m · Shortest: 6h 13m

Nearby Stations

Kodiak Wwtp, AK April 29 - October 14 Monashka Creek Dam, AK May 27 - September 23 Ouzinkie, AKMay 9 - October 4 Kitoi Bay, AKMay 11 - October 6

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