Frost Date for Anchorage, AK
It's growing season in Anchorage, AK
151-day growing season. Data from Anchorage Merrill Fld, AK (1km away)
- Last spring frostMay 1
- First fall frostSep 29
- Growing season151 days
- Days left in season70 days
Data as of Jan 1, 2021
Growing season in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage's average last spring frost is around May 1, and its first fall frost around Sep 29 — a growing season of roughly 151 days. These figures come from the nearest NOAA station with long-term records (Anchorage Merrill Fld, AK).
These are 1991–2020 averages, not guarantees: about half of years see a frost a little later in spring or earlier in fall. Cautious gardeners wait a week or two past the last-frost date before setting out frost-tender plants, or keep row cover handy for surprise cold snaps.
To build a planting calendar, count backward from the last spring frost for indoor seed-starting, and forward from the first fall frost for crops that need time to mature before cold returns.