Frost dates for ZIP 99826 (Gustavus, AK)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Gustavus, AK (4 miles away).
- Average last spring frostMay 3050% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostSep 1650% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)107 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone7a0 to 5°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 17, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
4-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 99826 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
No soil reading near this ZIP. Typical extension timing for your region: spring mid-April to early May.
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: North (cool-season). Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Kentucky bluegrass (cool-season): Early fall: Around Labor Day (late August–September); Late fall: Late October–November, before the ground freezes; Late spring: Optional around Memorial Day. Avoid: Early-spring and midsummer feeding (pushes top growth, favors crabgrass).
Plant now
No vegetable planting windows are open this week.
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | May 14 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | May 30 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Jun 22 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Aug 29 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Sep 16 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Oct 4 |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | n/a | n/a |
| 32°F (freeze) | May 30 | Sep 16 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | May 12 | Oct 1 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 99826
Dates count from your average last spring frost (May 30) and first fall frost (Sep 16). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 4–18 | Jun 6–20 (transplant) | – |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Mar 21–Apr 4 | Jun 13–27 (transplant) | – |
| Eggplant | Mar 21–Apr 4 | Jun 13–27 (transplant) | – |
| Tomatillo | Apr 4–18 | Jun 6–20 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Apr 4–18 | May 9–30 (transplant) May 2–Jun 13 (sow outdoors) | Jul 22–Aug 12 (transplant) Jul 8–Aug 5 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Apr 18–May 9 (sow outdoors) | Jul 22–Aug 12 (sowing) |
| Kale | Apr 4–18 | May 2–16 (transplant) May 2–16 (sow outdoors) | Jun 24–Jul 22 (transplant) Jun 10–Jul 8 (sowing) |
| Collards | Apr 4–18 | May 2–30 (transplant) May 2–30 (sow outdoors) | Jun 24–Jul 22 (transplant) Jun 10–Jul 8 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Mar 21–Apr 4 | May 2–16 (transplant) | Jun 10–Jul 8 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Mar 21–Apr 4 | May 2–16 (transplant) | Jun 10–Jul 8 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Mar 21–Apr 4 | May 16–30 (transplant) | Jun 10–Jul 8 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Mar 7–21 | May 2–16 (transplant) | May 27–Jun 17 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Apr 4–18 | May 2–16 (transplant) May 2–16 (sow outdoors) | Jul 8–22 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | May 2–16 (sow outdoors) | Jul 22–Aug 5 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | May 2–30 (sow outdoors) | Jul 22–Aug 19 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | May 2–23 (sow outdoors) | Jul 22–Aug 5 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Apr 18–May 2 | May 16–Jun 6 (transplant) May 16–Jun 13 (sow outdoors) | Jul 8–22 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | May 2–30 (sow outdoors) | Jul 8–22 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | May 9–Jun 6 (sow outdoors) | Jun 24–Jul 8 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Apr 25–Jun 6 (sow outdoors) | Aug 5–19 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | May 2–23 (sow outdoors) | Jul 8–22 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | May 9–30 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Apr 4–May 2 (sow outdoors) | Jun 24–Jul 8 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Mar 7–21 | Apr 18–May 2 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Apr 18–May 16 (sow outdoors) | Jul 8–22 (sowing) |
| Leek | Mar 7–21 | May 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Aug 5–Sep 2 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Apr 18–May 2 (transplant) | Aug 5–Sep 2 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | May 2–16 (transplant) | May 27–Jun 10 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Jun 20–Jul 4 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Jun 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Jun 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, pole | – | Jun 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Jun 13–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Jun 20–Jul 11 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | May 2–9 | Jun 6–20 (transplant) Jun 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Summer squash / zucchini | May 2–9 | Jun 6–20 (transplant) Jun 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Winter squash | May 2–9 | Jun 6–20 (transplant) Jun 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Jun 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | May 2–9 | Jun 13–27 (transplant) Jun 13–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | May 2–9 | Jun 13–27 (transplant) Jun 13–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Apr 18–May 2 | Jun 13–27 (transplant) Jun 13–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Mar 7–21 | Jun 6–13 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Apr 18–May 2 | Jun 6–20 (transplant) Jun 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | May 16–Jun 13 (sow outdoors) | Jul 22–Aug 5 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Mar 21–Apr 4 | May 16–30 (transplant) May 9–30 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | May 30–Jun 13 (sow outdoors) | Jul 22–Aug 5 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | May 30–Jun 13 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | May 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | May 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | May 2–16 (transplant) | Jul 8–Aug 5 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Gustavus, AK (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USW00025322), elevation 40 ft, 3.6 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Bay, AK | 4 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Gustavus 2 NE, AK | 4 mi | May 28 | Sep 25 |
| Elfin Cove, AK | 25 mi | Apr 26 | Nov 1 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 35 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 99826
When is the last frost in 99826?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 99826 is May 30. For a more cautious planting date, use June 22, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 99826?
The average first fall freeze is September 16. In 1 year in 10 it comes by August 29.
What hardiness zone is 99826?
ZIP 99826 is in USDA zone 7a (0 to 5°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 99826 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
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