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.
This Afternoon
31°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. North wind around 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Red Dog Mine
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 31°F | Mostly Sunny | 15 mph N | 2% |
| Tonight | 25°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph N | 6% |
| Sunday | 33°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 24°F | Chance Snow Showers | 5 to 10 mph NW | 31% |
| Monday | 32°F | Chance Snow Showers | 5 to 10 mph W | 31% |
| Monday Night | 28°F | Chance Snow Showers | 5 to 10 mph W | 54% |
| Tuesday | 35°F | Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph SW | 87% |
| Tuesday Night | 30°F | Snow Showers Likely | 10 to 15 mph SW | 70% |
| Wednesday | 36°F | Snow Showers Likely | 10 mph SW | 65% |
| Wednesday Night | 28°F | Chance Snow Showers | 10 mph SE | 37% |
| Thursday | 36°F | Chance Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph E | 40% |
| Thursday Night | 29°F | Chance Snow Showers | 15 mph E | 54% |
| Friday | 38°F | Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 54% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 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 Sep 19, 2026.