Pelican, AK frost dates
Last spring frostMay 4median date
First fall frostOct 19median date
Growing season168 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Pelican compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pelican falls between April 19 and May 18, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 4 and November 4.
- The median last frost is 17 days earlier than the Alaska median of May 21.
- Its 168-day growing season is longer than 87% of the 165 Alaska places with a regular frost season (state median 124 days).
- The last frost is 18 days later than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 120 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 19 |
| 50% (median) | May 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 4 |
| 50% (median) | October 19 |
| 90% (late) | November 4 |
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 Pelican, AK
Pelican, AK frost dates — last frost May 4, first frost Oct 19, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to May 11Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 8
Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Nov 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pelican, AK
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 6 – May 11 | Aug 24 – Sep 21 |
| Kale | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Broccoli | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Okra | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 25 – Jun 8 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — |
| Basil | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 30 – May 11 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | May 18 – May 25 | May 11 – May 25 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | — | May 11 – May 25 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | — | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 13 – May 11 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 13 – May 11 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 5 – Nov 9 |
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 Pelican, AK weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 13 ft (4 m)).
Frost dates near Pelican
- Elfin Cove Apr 26 · Nov 1
- Hoonah May 9 · Oct 4
- Gustavus May 30 · Sep 16
- Tenakee Springs May 9 · Oct 4
- Auke Bay Apr 29 · Oct 20
- Angoon Apr 29 · Oct 25
- Juneau Apr 20 · Oct 22
- Douglas Apr 20 · Oct 22
- Sitka May 3 · Oct 18
- Haines Apr 25 · Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pelican, AK?
The median last spring frost in Pelican, AK is May 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pelican, AK?
The median first fall frost is October 19, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 4.
How long is the growing season in Pelican, AK?
About 168 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pelican, AK?
Pelican, AK is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.