Sand Point, AK frost dates
Last spring frostMay 11median date
First fall frostOct 18median date
Growing season160 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Sand Point compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sand Point falls between April 26 and May 25, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 4 and November 5.
- The median last frost is 10 days earlier than the Alaska median of May 21.
- Its 160-day growing season is longer than 81% of the 165 Alaska places with a regular frost season (state median 124 days).
- The last frost is 36 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 111 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 26 |
| 50% (median) | May 11 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 4 |
| 50% (median) | October 18 |
| 90% (late) | November 5 |
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 Sand Point, AK
Sand Point, AK frost dates — last frost May 11, first frost Oct 18, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 15Sow outdoors: Jun 1 to Jun 15
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 18Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 1Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1
Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 15
Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Nov 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sand Point, AK
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 13 – May 18 | Aug 23 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Broccoli | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Okra | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | — |
| Basil | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 6 – May 18 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | May 25 – Jun 1 | May 18 – Jun 1 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | — | May 18 – Jun 1 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | — | May 18 – Jun 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 27 – May 25 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 18 – Jun 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 25 – Jun 15 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 4 – Nov 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 Sand Point 1 Ene, AK weather station, 4 km away (elevation 240 ft (73 m)).
Frost dates near Sand Point
- Perryville May 11 · Oct 18
- King Cove May 25 · Oct 4
- Cold Bay May 25 · Oct 4
- Chignik Lake May 11 · Oct 18
- False Pass May 25 · Oct 4
- Pilot Point Jun 9 · Sep 11
- Akutan May 6 · Oct 18
- Egegik May 26 · Sep 15
- Chignik Lagoon Jun 9 · Sep 11
- Clarks Point May 26 · Sep 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sand Point, AK?
The median last spring frost in Sand Point, AK is May 11. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sand Point, AK?
The median first fall frost is October 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 4.
How long is the growing season in Sand Point, AK?
About 160 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sand Point, AK?
Sand Point, AK is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.