Frost dates for 99791Atqasuk, AK
Frost is possible in any month near Atqasuk, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Barrow Post Rogers Ap, 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) | — | — | 10 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 26 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 65 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 99791 is matched to the NOAA station Barrow Post Rogers Ap, AK, 90.9 km away, at 31 ft elevation (54 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). This station is relatively far away, so local dates may differ more than usual. Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Post Rogers Ap, AK (used) | 31 ft | — | — |
| Wainwright Ap, AK | 30 ft | — | — |
| Utqiagvik Formerly Barrow 4 En, AK | 15 ft | — | — |
| Nuiqsut Ap, AK | 57 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Atqasuk
- Barrow, AK 99723 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Atqasuk, AK?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Barrow Post Rogers Ap, AK), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Atqasuk, 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.