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
24°F
Freezing Spray
Freezing spray. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Wainwright
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 24°F | Freezing Spray | 10 to 15 mph E | 0% |
| Tonight | 19°F | Freezing Spray | 15 to 20 mph NE | 10% |
| Wednesday | 26°F | Freezing Spray | 20 to 25 mph NE | 44% |
| Wednesday Night | 22°F | Freezing Spray | 25 mph NE | 46% |
| Thursday | 28°F | Freezing Spray | 20 mph E | 33% |
| Thursday Night | 21°F | Freezing Spray | 20 to 25 mph E | 28% |
| Friday | 26°F | Freezing Spray | 25 mph E | 9% |
| Friday Night | 18°F | Freezing Spray | 20 to 25 mph E | 10% |
| Saturday | 23°F | Freezing Spray | 20 to 25 mph E | 8% |
| Saturday Night | 17°F | Freezing Spray | 20 to 25 mph E | 2% |
| Sunday | 22°F | Freezing Spray | 20 mph E | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 16°F | Freezing Spray | 20 mph E | 9% |
| Monday | 22°F | Freezing Spray | 20 mph E | 17% |
| Monday Night | 16°F | Freezing Spray | 20 to 25 mph E | 18% |
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 Nov 3, 2026.