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
36°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-day forecast for Bethel
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 36°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph N | 47% |
| Saturday | 43°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 20 mph NW | 48% |
| Saturday Night | 32°F | Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 20 to 30 mph N | 40% |
| Sunday | 41°F | Slight Chance Snow Showers | 20 to 30 mph N | 22% |
| Sunday Night | 31°F | Mostly Cloudy | 15 to 20 mph NW | 12% |
| Monday | 42°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NW | 9% |
| Monday Night | 34°F | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 5 to 10 mph NW | 20% |
| Tuesday | 45°F | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 5 mph NW | 16% |
| Tuesday Night | 35°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Wednesday | 46°F | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 15 mph SE | 15% |
| Wednesday Night | 39°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 to 25 mph SE | 73% |
| Thursday | 50°F | Rain Showers Likely | 25 to 30 mph SE | 73% |
| Thursday Night | 42°F | Rain Showers Likely | 25 to 30 mph SE | 68% |
| Friday | 50°F | Rain Showers Likely | 25 to 30 mph SE | 68% |
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 Sep 19, 2026.