Wainwright, AK Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Wainwright, a city in North Slope Borough County, Alaska.
Overnight
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Wainwright
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph SW | 5% |
| Tuesday | 57°F | Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers | 5 to 15 mph S | 26% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph SE | 26% |
| Wednesday | 59°F | Partly Sunny | 15 mph SE | 6% |
| Wednesday Night | 48°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph S | 6% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SE | 18% |
| Thursday Night | 43°F | Isolated Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SW | 23% |
| Friday | 52°F | Scattered Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph N | 31% |
| Friday Night | 41°F | Scattered Rain Showers | 10 mph N | 36% |
| Saturday | 52°F | Scattered Rain Showers | 10 mph W | 36% |
| Saturday Night | 42°F | Scattered Rain Showers | 10 mph NW | 34% |
| Sunday | 54°F | Isolated Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 18% |
| Sunday Night | 42°F | Isolated Rain Showers | 10 mph E | 17% |
| Monday | 54°F | Isolated Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph SE | 16% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.