Frost Dates for Utqiagvik, AK

Based on data from Barrow Post Rogers AP weather station, 1 miles away

Frost Dates

This location has year-round freezing temperatures.

71.29°N, -156.79°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 2b

Avg. annual minimum: −45 to −40°F (−43 to −40°C)

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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.

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Temperature

-20° 0° 20° 40°
-12°
High: -5°F
Avg: -12°F
Low: -18°F
Jan
-12°
High: -6°F
Avg: -12°F
Low: -18°F
Feb
-11°
High: -4°F
Avg: -11°F
Low: -17°F
Mar
4°
High: 11°F
Avg: 4°F
Low: -3°F
Apr
23°
High: 27°F
Avg: 23°F
Low: 19°F
May
36°
High: 41°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 31°F
Jun
42°
High: 48°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 36°F
Jul
40°
High: 45°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 35°F
Aug
34°
High: 37°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 30°F
Sep
21°
High: 26°F
Avg: 21°F
Low: 17°F
Oct
6°
High: 12°F
Avg: 6°F
Low: 0°F
Nov
-6°
High: 0°F
Avg: -6°F
Low: -12°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 1" 1.5"
0.6"
0.62"
Jan
0.6"
0.56"
Feb
0.6"
0.62"
Mar
0.6"
0.60"
Apr
0.7"
0.68"
May
1.1"
1.09"
Jun
1.5"
1.50"
Jul
1.4"
1.41"
Aug
0.9"
0.90"
Sep
0.8"
0.81"
Oct
0.6"
0.60"
Nov
0.6"
0.62"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0h6h11h16h24h24h24h18h13h8h0h0h
Jan: 0h (Polar Night)
Feb: 8:57 AM – 3:03 PM · 6h 06m
Mar: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 53m
Apr: 4:03 AM – 7:57 PM · 15h 54m
May: 24h (Midnight Sun)
Jun: 24h (Midnight Sun)
Jul: 24h (Midnight Sun)
Aug: 2:54 AM – 9:06 PM · 18h 11m
Sep: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
Oct: 7:60 AM – 4:00 PM · 8h 00m
Nov: 0h (Polar Night)
Dec: 0h (Polar Night)
Daylight Longest: 24h 00m · Shortest: 0h 00m

Nearby Stations

Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow 4 En, AK

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