Palmer, AK Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Palmer, a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County, Alaska.
This Afternoon
39°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 39, with temperatures falling to around 34 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-day forecast for Palmer
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 39°F | Partly Sunny | 15 mph NE | 11% |
| Tonight | 33°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 15 to 20 mph N | 20% |
| Wednesday | 40°F | Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 18% |
| Wednesday Night | 28°F | Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph NE | 26% |
| Thursday | 38°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 5% |
| Thursday Night | 28°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday | 37°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 mph NE | 7% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NE | 7% |
| Saturday | 36°F | Partly Sunny | 10 mph E | 5% |
| Saturday Night | 26°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph E | 4% |
| Sunday | 35°F | Partly Sunny | 10 mph E | 7% |
| Sunday Night | 26°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph E | 7% |
| Monday | 34°F | Partly Sunny | 15 mph E | 7% |
| Monday Night | 24°F | Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph NE | 8% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.