Frost Dates for Seward 8 Nw, AK

Elevation: 129 m

Frost Dates

This location has year-round freezing temperatures.

60.19°N, -149.63°W © OpenStreetMap

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 4b

Avg. annual minimum: −25 to −20°F

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

ET Tundra

No true summer — the warmest month averages below 10°C (50°F). Growing is limited to hardy greens, root crops, and cold-frames during the brief warm period. Permafrost restricts root depth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 20° 40° 60°
16°
High: 25°F
Avg: 16°F
Low: 7°F
Jan
21°
High: 31°F
Avg: 21°F
Low: 11°F
Feb
26°
High: 38°F
Avg: 26°F
Low: 14°F
Mar
35°
High: 46°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 24°F
Apr
44°
High: 57°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 31°F
May
51°
High: 65°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 38°F
Jun
55°
High: 67°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 43°F
Jul
53°
High: 65°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 40°F
Aug
46°
High: 57°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 35°F
Sep
35°
High: 45°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 25°F
Oct
23°
High: 32°F
Avg: 23°F
Low: 15°F
Nov
19°
High: 27°F
Avg: 19°F
Low: 10°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.8"
8.4"
8.44"
Jan
6.3"
6.35"
Feb
5.7"
5.71"
Mar
5.0"
4.97"
Apr
3.9"
3.89"
May
3.1"
3.11"
Jun
3.8"
3.75"
Jul
6.6"
6.64"
Aug
9.8"
9.80"
Sep
8.6"
8.59"
Oct
8.0"
8.03"
Nov
8.5"
8.49"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.5h9h11.5h14h17h18.5h18h15.5h12.5h9.5h7h5.5h
Jan: 8:51 AM – 3:09 PM · 6h 18m
Feb: 7:37 AM – 4:23 PM · 8h 45m
Mar: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 21m
Apr: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 15m
May: 3:34 AM – 8:26 PM · 16h 51m
Jun: 2:45 AM – 9:15 PM · 18h 30m
Jul: 3:06 AM – 8:54 PM · 17h 48m
Aug: 4:19 AM – 7:41 PM · 15h 23m
Sep: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 31m
Oct: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 43m
Nov: 8:29 AM – 3:31 PM · 7h 02m
Dec: 9:15 AM – 2:45 PM · 5h 29m
Daylight Longest: 18h 34m · Shortest: 5h 26m

Nearby Stations

Seward AP, AKMay 2 - October 7 Cooper Lake Project, AK May 18 - September 27 Seward 19n, AK May 21 - September 26 Moose Pass 3nw, AK May 31 - September 8 Cooper Landing 5 W, AK June 12 - September 1 Kenai 29 Ene, AK June 1 - September 8

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