Palmer, AK Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Palmer, a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County, Alaska.
Overnight
52°F
Light Rain
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-day forecast for Palmer
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 52°F | Light Rain | 10 to 15 mph NE | 80% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Light Rain Likely | 10 to 15 mph E | 66% |
| Tuesday Night | 51°F | Chance Light Rain | 10 mph SE | 47% |
| Wednesday | 67°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph SE | 28% |
| Wednesday Night | 51°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph SE | 39% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Chance Light Rain | 0 to 10 mph S | 39% |
| Thursday Night | 50°F | Chance Light Rain | 0 to 10 mph SW | 35% |
| Friday | 68°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph SW | 22% |
| Friday Night | 50°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph SW | 15% |
| Saturday | 70°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph W | 13% |
| Saturday Night | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph W | 9% |
| Sunday | 72°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph NW | 15% |
| Sunday Night | 51°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph SW | 19% |
| Monday | 72°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph W | 21% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Palmer (61.597, -149.115). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Palmer
Last spring frost
May 22
First fall frost
Sep 16
Growing season
114 days
More local growing data for Palmer: nearby ZIP 99645 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Alaska frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lazy Mtn, Ak (1.8 mi from Palmer). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.