Frost Dates for Sand Point, AK

Based on data from Sand Point 1 Ene weather station, 2 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 11
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 18
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 17
First Fall Frost October 12

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 26
First Fall Hard Freeze November 1
55.34°N, -160.50°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

160 Days May 11 to October 18

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° 30° 40° 50° 60°
31°
High: 35°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 27°F
Jan
31°
High: 35°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 28°F
Feb
31°
High: 35°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 27°F
Mar
35°
High: 40°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 31°F
Apr
41°
High: 46°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 36°F
May
47°
High: 52°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 43°F
Jun
51°
High: 56°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 47°F
Jul
53°
High: 57°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 48°F
Aug
49°
High: 53°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 44°F
Sep
41°
High: 46°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 37°F
Oct
36°
High: 40°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 33°F
Nov
33°
High: 37°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 29°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 4.9"
3.7"
3.66"
Jan
3.6"
3.61"
Feb
2.9"
2.88"
Mar
2.7"
2.69"
Apr
3.1"
3.06"
May
3.1"
3.06"
Jun
2.8"
2.83"
Jul
3.8"
3.75"
Aug
3.7"
3.70"
Sep
4.5"
4.50"
Oct
4.8"
4.81"
Nov
4.9"
4.89"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.5h9.5h11.5h14h16h17h16.5h15h12.5h10h8h7h
Jan: 8:17 AM – 3:43 PM · 7h 26m
Feb: 7:20 AM – 4:40 PM · 9h 20m
Mar: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 27m
Apr: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 51m
May: 4:02 AM – 7:58 PM · 15h 56m
Jun: 3:26 AM – 8:34 PM · 17h 09m
Jul: 3:41 AM – 8:19 PM · 16h 38m
Aug: 4:37 AM – 7:23 PM · 14h 46m
Sep: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
Oct: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 07m
Nov: 8:01 AM – 3:59 PM · 7h 59m
Dec: 8:34 AM – 3:26 PM · 6h 51m
Daylight Longest: 17h 11m · Shortest: 6h 49m

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