Frost dates for 99556Anchor Point, AK
The average last spring frost in Anchor Point is May 27 and the average first fall frost is September 22, giving a typical growing season of about 116 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 27
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 22
- Growing season
- 116 days
Safer after Jun 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 212 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | — | — | 78 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 14 · May 27 · Jun 8 | Sep 4 · Sep 22 · Oct 5 | 116 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 25 · May 9 · May 22 | Sep 19 · Oct 4 · Oct 22 | 147 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Anchor Point
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – Jul 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 13 – Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jun 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 19 – Jul 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 23 – Jun 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 13 – Jun 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jul 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jun 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Aug 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 13 – Jun 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 12 – Oct 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 99556 is matched to the NOAA station Homer 9 E, AK, 25.3 km away, at 512 ft elevation (155 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer 9 E, AK (used) | 512 ft | May 27 | Sep 22 |
| Homer 8 Nw, AK | 1,080 ft | May 16 | Sep 30 |
| Homer Ap, AK | 64 ft | May 10 | Sep 29 |
| Seldovia Ap, AK | 29 ft | May 10 | Oct 1 |
Frost dates near Anchor Point
- Ninilchik, AK 99639 · last May 10, first Sep 29
- Homer, AK 99603 · last May 16, first Sep 30
- Seldovia, AK 99663 · last May 10, first Oct 1
- Clam Gulch, AK 99568 · last Jun 11, first Sep 1
- Kasilof, AK 99610 · last Jun 11, first Sep 1
- Soldotna, AK 99669 · last Jun 11, first Sep 1
- Sterling, AK 99672 · last May 20, first Sep 21
- Kenai, AK 99611 · last May 24, first Sep 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Anchor Point, AK?
- For ZIP code 99556, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Homer 9 E, AK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 8.
- When is the first frost in Anchor Point, AK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 99556?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 116 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.