Frost Dates for Meadow Lakes, AK

Based on data from Anderson Lake weather station, 9 miles away

Elevation: 381 ft

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. May 16
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. September 23

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 23
First Fall Frost September 16

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze May 1
First Fall Hard Freeze October 3
61.62°N, 149.60°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

130 Days May 16 to September 23

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 4b

Avg. annual minimum: −25 to −20°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Dsc Subarctic (Dry Summer)

Cool, dry summers and cold winters. A rare climate found at high elevations. Very short growing season for cold-tolerant crops only.

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
January24°17°11°
February29°22°14°
March34°26°19°
April47°38°29°
May58°48°37°
June64°54°45°
July67°58°50°
August64°55°47°
September55°47°40°
October42°36°29°
November30°23°17°
December25°19°14°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January2.9
February3.3
March2.7
April2.9
May3.7
June3.3
July4.6
August4.7
September4.2
October3.9
November2.9
December2.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Alaska Time (AKT) Longest: 19h 07m · Shortest: 4h 53m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Alaska Time (AKT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January10:11 AM4:02 PM5h 51m
February8:56 AM5:28 PM8h 33m
March8:28 AM7:46 PM11h 18m
April6:46 AM9:09 PM14h 23m
May5:17 AM10:30 PM17h 12m
June4:26 AM11:29 PM19h 03m
July4:55 AM11:10 PM18h 15m
August6:13 AM9:50 PM15h 36m
September7:35 AM8:08 PM12h 33m
October8:55 AM6:30 PM9h 34m
November9:22 AM4:02 PM6h 40m
December10:25 AM3:21 PM4h 56m

Nearby Stations

Matanuska Exp Farm, AK May 14 - September 20 Little Su At Hatcher Pass Brg, AK May 18 - September 18 Ben'S Farm, AK May 12 - September 20 Palmer Job Corps, AK April 24 - October 4 Palmer Muni AP, AK May 6 - September 25 Lazy Mtn, AKMay 22 - September 16

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