Wainwright, AK Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Wainwright, a city in North Slope Borough County, Alaska.
Today
35°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-day forecast for Wainwright
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 35°F | Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 10 mph SW | 29% |
| Tonight | 28°F | Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph NW | 26% |
| Saturday | 34°F | Slight Chance Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph W | 18% |
| Saturday Night | 29°F | Slight Chance Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph S | 21% |
| Sunday | 33°F | Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph SW | 21% |
| Sunday Night | 29°F | Chance Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph W | 40% |
| Monday | 35°F | Chance Snow Showers | 10 to 15 mph W | 40% |
| Monday Night | 32°F | Rain And Snow Showers Likely | 15 to 20 mph W | 70% |
| Tuesday | 38°F | Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers | 20 to 25 mph SW | 80% |
| Tuesday Night | 32°F | Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 20 to 25 mph W | 73% |
| Wednesday | 36°F | Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 15 to 20 mph W | 47% |
| Wednesday Night | 31°F | Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 15 mph SW | 38% |
| Thursday | 38°F | Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 15 mph S | 34% |
| Thursday Night | 33°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph SE | 31% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Wainwright (70.658, -159.985). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Wainwright
Growing season
43 days
More local growing data for Wainwright: nearby ZIP 99782 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Alaska frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Wainwright Ap, Ak (1.4 mi from Wainwright). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.