Frost dates for 99732Chicken, AK
Frost is possible in any month near Chicken, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Chicken, AK station.
Frost is possible in any month. Even summer nights can drop to freezing at this station, so protect tender plants whenever cold nights are forecast.
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) | — | — | 19 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 42 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 21 · Jun 4 · Jul 9 | Aug 8 · Aug 21 · Sep 2 | 74 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 99732 is matched to the NOAA station Chicken, AK, 2.2 km away, at 1,800 ft elevation (104 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, AK (used) | 1,800 ft | — | — |
| Eagle, AK | 850 ft | May 29 | Aug 23 |
| Eagle Ap, AK | 908 ft | — | — |
| Tok, AK | 1,625 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Chicken
- Eagle, AK 99738 · last May 29, first Aug 23
- Tok, AK 99780 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Chicken, AK?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Chicken, AK), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Chicken, AK?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.