Bethel, AK Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Bethel, a city in Bethel Census Area County, Alaska.
Overnight
46°F
Light Rain Likely
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-day forecast for Bethel
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 46°F | Light Rain Likely | 25 mph S | 74% |
| Tuesday | 54°F | Light Rain | 25 to 30 mph S | 94% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Chance Light Rain | 20 to 30 mph S | 47% |
| Wednesday | 57°F | Chance Light Rain | 15 to 20 mph S | 44% |
| Wednesday Night | 46°F | Chance Light Rain | 10 to 15 mph S | 50% |
| Thursday | 60°F | Chance Light Rain | 10 to 15 mph S | 50% |
| Thursday Night | 47°F | Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph S | 45% |
| Friday | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph SW | 45% |
| Friday Night | 50°F | Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SW | 14% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SW | 25% |
| Saturday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SW | 32% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NW | 32% |
| Sunday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NW | 31% |
| Monday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph W | 32% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Bethel (60.794, -161.796). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Bethel
Last spring frost
May 21
First fall frost
Sep 22
Growing season
122 days
More local growing data for Bethel: nearby ZIP 99559 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Alaska frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Bethel Ap, Ak (1.9 mi from Bethel). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.