Red Dog Mine, AK Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Red Dog Mine, a community in Northwest Arctic Borough County, Alaska.
Overnight
45°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-day forecast for Red Dog Mine
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 20 mph SE | 49% |
| Tuesday | 57°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 to 20 mph SE | 63% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 to 20 mph SE | 63% |
| Wednesday | 56°F | Rain Showers | 20 mph SE | 82% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Rain Showers | 10 to 20 mph SE | 82% |
| Thursday | 58°F | Rain Showers Likely | 5 to 10 mph E | 69% |
| Thursday Night | 43°F | Rain Showers Likely | 5 mph SW | 69% |
| Friday | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph W | 54% |
| Friday Night | 42°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SW | 54% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SW | 43% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph SW | 37% |
| Sunday | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph S | 29% |
| Sunday Night | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph S | 35% |
| Monday | 58°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph S | 42% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Red Dog Mine (68.064, -162.867). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Red Dog Mine
Last spring frost
Jun 10
First fall frost
Sep 11
Growing season
92 days
More local growing data for Red Dog Mine: nearby ZIP 99761 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Alaska frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Kivalina Ap, Ak (41.9 mi from Red Dog Mine). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.