Frost Dates for Haines Junction, YT

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. June 18
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. July 31
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 June 23
First Fall Frost July 23

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze June 4
First Fall Hard Freeze August 29
60.77°N, -137.58°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

43 Days June 18 to July 31

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 2a

Avg. annual minimum: −50 to −45°F (−46 to −43°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

-25° -10° 5° 20°
-18°
High: -13°C
Avg: -18°C
Low: -23°C
Jan
-13°
High: -6°C
Avg: -13°C
Low: -20°C
Feb
-8°
High: 0°C
Avg: -8°C
Low: -16°C
Mar
1°
High: 8°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -6°C
Apr
7°
High: 15°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 0°C
May
11°
High: 19°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 4°C
Jun
13°
High: 20°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 6°C
Jul
11°
High: 19°C
Avg: 11°C
Low: 4°C
Aug
7°
High: 13°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 0°C
Sep
-1°
High: 5°C
Avg: -1°C
Low: -6°C
Oct
-12°
High: -7°C
Avg: -12°C
Low: -17°C
Nov
-16°
High: -11°C
Avg: -16°C
Low: -21°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
23 mm
22.9 mm
Jan
18 mm
17.8 mm
Feb
10 mm
10.2 mm
Mar
5 mm
5.1 mm
Apr
3 mm
2.5 mm
May
20 mm
20.3 mm
Jun
20 mm
20.3 mm
Jul
23 mm
22.9 mm
Aug
20 mm
20.3 mm
Sep
51 mm
50.8 mm
Oct
30 mm
30.5 mm
Nov
15 mm
15.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6h8.5h11.5h14.5h17h18.5h18h15.5h12.5h9.5h7h5.5h
Jan: 8:56 AM – 3:04 PM · 6h 07m
Feb: 7:40 AM – 4:20 PM · 8h 40m
Mar: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 20m
Apr: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 18m
May: 3:30 AM – 8:30 PM · 16h 60m
Jun: 2:39 AM – 9:21 PM · 18h 43m
Jul: 3:01 AM – 8:59 PM · 17h 58m
Aug: 4:16 AM – 7:44 PM · 15h 28m
Sep: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 32m
Oct: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 39m
Nov: 8:33 AM – 3:27 PM · 6h 53m
Dec: 9:22 AM – 2:38 PM · 5h 17m
Daylight Longest: 18h 47m · Shortest: 5h 14m

Nearby Stations

Otter Falls Ncpc, YT June 10 - August 20 Blanchard River, YT June 23 - July 28 Pleasant Camp, BC May 27 - September 11 Haines 40nw, AK May 24 - September 20

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