Paxson, AK Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Paxson, a community in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County, Alaska.
Today
62°F
Chance Light Rain
A chance of rain before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-day forecast for Paxson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 62°F | Chance Light Rain | 10 to 15 mph S | 36% |
| Tonight | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph SE | 14% |
| Wednesday | 64°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph S | 14% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 9% |
| Thursday | 67°F | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain | 0 to 5 mph S | 21% |
| Thursday Night | 45°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SW | 22% |
| Friday | 68°F | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph W | 18% |
| Friday Night | 44°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph NW | 18% |
| Saturday | 67°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph N | 19% |
| Saturday Night | 44°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 19% |
| Sunday | 68°F | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph N | 20% |
| Sunday Night | 45°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 20% |
| Monday | 68°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph N | 34% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph N | 34% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Paxson (62.976, -145.758). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Paxson
Last spring frost
May 30
First fall frost
Aug 24
Growing season
84 days
More local growing data for Paxson: nearby ZIP 99737 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Alaska frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Dry Creek, Ak (26.6 mi from Paxson). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.