Allakaket, AK frost dates
Last spring frostMay 22median date
First fall frostAug 24median date
Growing season94 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone1aZone 1a
How Allakaket compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Allakaket falls between May 11 and June 5, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 10 and September 9.
- The median last frost is 1 day later than the Alaska median of May 21.
- Its 94-day growing season is longer than 12% of the 165 Alaska places with a regular frost season (state median 124 days).
- The weather station records an average of 239 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 11 |
| 50% (median) | May 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 10 |
| 50% (median) | August 24 |
| 90% (late) | September 9 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Allakaket, AK
Allakaket, AK frost dates — last frost May 22, first frost Aug 24, zone 1a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 29Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: Jun 12 to Jun 26Sow outdoors: Jun 12 to Jun 26
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 12Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29Plant for fall: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22
Sow outdoors: May 8 to Jun 5
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 20
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 19
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 26
Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Sep 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Allakaket, AK
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 1 – May 15 | Apr 24 – May 29 | Jun 29 – Jul 27 |
| Kale | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Jun 15 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | — |
| Basil | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 17 – May 29 | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 24 – May 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 12 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 24 – May 1 | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 94 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 24 – May 1 | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 94 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 24 – May 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 8 – Jun 5 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Jun 29 – Jul 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 29 – Jun 19 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 94 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 5 – Jun 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 10 – Sep 14 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Bettles Ap, AK weather station, 63 km away (elevation 643 ft (196 m)). That is far enough away that your dates may differ, especially if your elevation is different.
Frost dates near Allakaket
- Hughes May 29 · Aug 28
- Tanana May 29 · Aug 28
- Rampart frost any month
- Bettles Field frost any month
- Stevens Village frost any month
- Anaktuvuk Pass frost any month
- Huslia May 18 · Sep 8
- Manley Hot Springs frost any month
- Minto frost any month
- Beaver May 28 · Aug 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Allakaket, AK?
The median last spring frost in Allakaket, AK is May 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Allakaket, AK?
The median first fall frost is August 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 10.
How long is the growing season in Allakaket, AK?
About 94 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Allakaket, AK?
Allakaket, AK is in USDA hardiness zone 1a.