Frost Dates for MITT. PAAMIUT, Greenland

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 5
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. September 11
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 11
First Fall Frost September 6

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze May 22
First Fall Hard Freeze September 26
62.02°N, -49.67°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

98 Days June 5 to September 11

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 5b

Avg. annual minimum: −26 to −23°C

Learn more

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

-15° -5° 5° 15°
-10°
High: -7°C
Avg: -10°C
Low: -12°C
Jan
-10°
High: -7°C
Avg: -10°C
Low: -13°C
Feb
-8°
High: -5°C
Avg: -8°C
Low: -11°C
Mar
-3°
High: 0°C
Avg: -3°C
Low: -5°C
Apr
1°
High: 3°C
Avg: 1°C
Low: -1°C
May
6°
High: 8°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Jun
8°
High: 11°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Jul
8°
High: 10°C
Avg: 8°C
Low: 6°C
Aug
5°
High: 7°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Sep
0°
High: 2°C
Avg: 0°C
Low: -3°C
Oct
-6°
High: -3°C
Avg: -6°C
Low: -9°C
Nov
-8°
High: -5°C
Avg: -8°C
Low: -11°C
Dec
0°C
−2°C
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (0°C) Hard Frost (−2°C)

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
74 mm
73.7 mm
Jan
69 mm
68.6 mm
Feb
56 mm
55.9 mm
Mar
69 mm
68.6 mm
Apr
71 mm
71.1 mm
May
84 mm
83.8 mm
Jun
81 mm
81.3 mm
Jul
97 mm
96.5 mm
Aug
109 mm
109.2 mm
Sep
89 mm
88.9 mm
Oct
97 mm
96.5 mm
Nov
86 mm
86.4 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec5.5h8.5h11.5h14.5h17.5h19h18.5h15.5h12.5h9.5h6.5h5h
Jan: 9:08 AM – 2:52 PM · 5h 43m
Feb: 7:46 AM – 4:14 PM · 8h 29m
Mar: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 17m
Apr: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 25m
May: 3:21 AM – 8:39 PM · 17h 19m
Jun: 2:23 AM – 9:37 PM · 19h 14m
Jul: 2:48 AM – 9:12 PM · 18h 23m
Aug: 4:10 AM – 7:50 PM · 15h 40m
Sep: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 33m
Oct: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Nov: 8:43 AM – 3:17 PM · 6h 34m
Dec: 9:37 AM – 2:23 PM · 4h 46m
Daylight Longest: 19h 18m · Shortest: 4h 42m

Nearby Stations

IVIGTUT, Greenland June 7 - September 6

Plan Your Garden with Planter

Now that you know your frost dates, use Planter to plan your veggie garden! Planter is an easy drag-and-drop garden planner with personalized planting schedules.

Try Planter For Free

Available everywhere: iOS, Android, web, and more!

Planter app garden planner preview