Lake Minchumina, AK frost dates
Last spring frostMay 13median date
First fall frostSep 17median date
Growing season127 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone2bZone 2b
How Lake Minchumina compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lake Minchumina falls between May 3 and May 28, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 3 and September 27.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the Alaska median of May 21.
- Its 127-day growing season is longer than 62% of the 165 Alaska places with a regular frost season (state median 124 days).
- The weather station records an average of 221 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 3 |
| 50% (median) | May 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 3 |
| 50% (median) | September 17 |
| 90% (late) | September 27 |
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 Lake Minchumina, AK
Lake Minchumina, AK frost dates — last frost May 13, first frost Sep 17, zone 2b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: May 27 to Jun 10
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: May 27 to Jun 10
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 20Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Jun 11 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Jun 11 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Jun 11 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Transplant outside: Jun 3 to Jun 17Sow outdoors: Jun 3 to Jun 17
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 20Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Apr 15 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 27 to Jun 3Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Apr 15 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Start indoors: Apr 15 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 3
Start indoors: Apr 15 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 27 to Jun 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 20Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 20Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 27Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 20Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 3
Transplant outside: May 27 to Jun 17
Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lake Minchumina, AK
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 27 – Jun 10 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 27 – Jun 10 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Apr 15 – May 20 | Jul 23 – Aug 20 |
| Kale | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 |
| Cabbage | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 |
| Okra | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | — |
| Basil | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 8 – May 20 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 15 – Apr 22 | May 27 – Jun 3 | May 20 – Jun 3 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 15 – Apr 22 | — | May 20 – Jun 3 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 15 – Apr 22 | — | May 20 – Jun 3 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 15 – Apr 22 | May 27 – Jun 10 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 22 – May 20 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 22 – May 20 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 29 – May 27 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 29 – May 20 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 20 – Jun 10 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 20 – Jun 3 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 27 – Jun 17 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
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 Minchumina, AK weather station, 3 km away (elevation 1,024 ft (312 m)).
Frost dates near Lake Minchumina
- Denali National Park May 25 · Sep 8
- Nikolai May 13 · Sep 13
- Tanana May 29 · Aug 28
- Manley Hot Springs frost any month
- Clear May 24 · Sep 4
- Anderson May 24 · Sep 4
- Bettles Field frost any month
- Healy May 27 · Sep 1
- Nenana May 15 · Sep 11
- Cantwell frost any month
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lake Minchumina, AK?
The median last spring frost in Lake Minchumina, AK is May 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lake Minchumina, AK?
The median first fall frost is September 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 3.
How long is the growing season in Lake Minchumina, AK?
About 127 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lake Minchumina, AK?
Lake Minchumina, AK is in USDA hardiness zone 2b.