First and last freeze dates in Cordova, AK
The first freeze of fall (a low of 32°F or colder) typically comes around Sep 18, and the last freeze of spring around May 23.
This fall so far (data through Oct 16, 2026): first freeze (32°F or colder) Sep 3 at this station. Observed data, can lag a day or two.
Sep 18Median first fall freeze (≤32°F)
May 23Median last spring freeze (≤32°F)
119Median freeze-free days between
First and last freeze dates in Cordova
| Threshold | Event | Median date | Typical range (10th–90th pct) | Earliest / latest | Years with one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | First in fall | Sep 18 | Sep 7 – Oct 1 | Sep 2 (2010) / Oct 13 (2022) | 100% |
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | Last in spring | May 23 | May 13 – Jun 13 | – | 100% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | First in fall | Sep 30 | Sep 20 – Oct 15 | Sep 16 (2003) / Oct 30 (2018) | 100% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | Last in spring | May 1 | Apr 19 – May 19 | – | 100% |
Based on the station’s daily minimum temperature, 1995–2024. “Freeze” here means a daily low at or below the threshold, which is not the same as visible frost. Your yard can differ by several degrees and days from an airport weather station, so use these as planning odds, not guarantees.
The median stretch between the last spring freeze and the first fall freeze (the freeze-free season) was about 119 days.
Nearby weather stations
Source station: Cordova Ap (USW00026410), elevation 48 ft. Data: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily. Computed by First Snow Dates; how we calculate this. Historical averages only; for a forecast see weather.gov.
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