Frost Dates for Seldovia AP, AK

Elevation: 9 m

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 10
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 1
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 16
First Fall Frost September 26

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 22
First Fall Hard Freeze October 15
59.44°N, -151.70°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

144 Days May 10 to October 1

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

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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°
26°
High: 31°F
Avg: 26°F
Low: 21°F
Jan
28°
High: 34°F
Avg: 28°F
Low: 23°F
Feb
30°
High: 36°F
Avg: 30°F
Low: 24°F
Mar
37°
High: 43°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 31°F
Apr
44°
High: 51°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 37°F
May
51°
High: 58°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 44°F
Jun
55°
High: 62°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 49°F
Jul
55°
High: 62°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 48°F
Aug
49°
High: 55°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 42°F
Sep
40°
High: 45°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 34°F
Oct
32°
High: 36°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 27°F
Nov
28°
High: 33°F
Avg: 28°F
Low: 24°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.3"
4.5"
4.47"
Jan
3.6"
3.62"
Feb
3.6"
3.57"
Mar
2.5"
2.54"
Apr
1.9"
1.87"
May
1.8"
1.80"
Jun
2.0"
1.98"
Jul
2.9"
2.86"
Aug
3.3"
3.30"
Sep
3.6"
3.62"
Oct
4.7"
4.72"
Nov
5.3"
5.27"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.5h9h11.5h14h16.5h18.5h17.5h15.5h12.5h10h7h5.5h
Jan: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM · 6h 30m
Feb: 7:34 AM – 4:26 PM · 8h 51m
Mar: 6:19 AM – 5:41 PM · 11h 22m
Apr: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 10m
May: 3:39 AM – 8:21 PM · 16h 42m
Jun: 2:52 AM – 9:08 PM · 18h 15m
Jul: 3:12 AM – 8:48 PM · 17h 35m
Aug: 4:22 AM – 7:38 PM · 15h 16m
Sep: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 30m
Oct: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 47m
Nov: 8:24 AM – 3:36 PM · 7h 12m
Dec: 9:08 AM – 2:52 PM · 5h 44m
Daylight Longest: 18h 18m · Shortest: 5h 42m

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