Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 99832 — Pelican, AK

ZIP code 99832 (Pelican, Hoonah-Angoon County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 4 and the first fall frost October 19.

Where ZIP 99832 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostMay 4

First frostOct 19

2012 zone7b

Was 7b on the 2012 map — half a zone colder now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Pelican, AK

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMay 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 18only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 19median — 10% chance by Oct 4

Growing season167 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 12 and returns around November 6.

From the NOAA station Pelican, AK — 5 miles away, elevation 13 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 99832

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 13

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

TomatoesTransplant · May 11 – May 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 18 – Jun 1

BeansSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 24 – Sep 7

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 5 – Nov 9

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 4) and first fall frost (Oct 19) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

Native plants for zone 7a in Alaska

289 plants native to Alaska, recorded in Alaska, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Pelican, AK.

Soil in Pelican, AK

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 99832 is Lithic Cryorthents — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH3.9strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter75%high

Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Rock outcrop and Lithic Cryorthents.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 99832; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pelican, AK

Summer high62 °Faverage high, August

Winter low28 °Faverage low, January

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights120nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days524base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day18 h 10 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day6 h 28 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation164.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall112 inper year; 91 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Pelican, AK (5 mi away); precipitation: Pelican, AK (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

2 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

998257a

Elfin Cove, AK · 11 mi

998417a

Tenakee Springs, AK · 21 mi

Alaska planting zones →

Questions about 99832

What planting zone is ZIP code 99832?

ZIP code 99832 (Pelican, AK) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Pelican, AK?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 99832 is May 4; after May 18 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pelican station.

When is the first frost in Pelican, AK?

The median first fall frost near 99832 is October 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 167 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 99832?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 9 – Mar 23 and set transplants outside around May 11 – May 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 99832 get?

About 164.6 inches of precipitation a year and 112 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pelican station).

How hot do summers get in Pelican, AK?

The average high peaks at 62 °F in August, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 99832 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lithic Cryorthents at the center of ZIP 99832: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 3.9 (strongly acidic).

What kind of onions grow in Pelican, AK?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 99832 is 18 h 10 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 99832 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 99832 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.