Alcan, AK
Unincorporated community in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
Alcan is a small unincorporated community in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It is 1.4 miles S of Alcan Border, the nearest town.
Alcan at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- Nearest town
- Alcan Border (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 62.7231, -141.1881
Weather in Alcan now
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Alcan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alcan.
This week in Alcan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alcan
What is the weather usually like in Alcan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 71°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -19°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alcan: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOK 70 SE, AK US (USW00096404), adjusted for the elevation of Alcan.
Alcan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alcan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:31 AM | 3:36 PM | 6 h 5 min |
| February | 8:09 AM | 5:08 PM | 8 h 58 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| April | 5:54 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| May | 4:19 AM | 10:23 PM | 18 h 3 min |
| June | 3:17 AM | 11:32 PM | 20 h 15 min |
| July | 3:56 AM | 11:05 PM | 19 h 8 min |
| August | 5:23 AM | 9:34 PM | 16 h 10 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| October | 8:09 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| November | 8:39 AM | 3:38 PM | 6 h 59 min |
| December | 9:48 AM | 2:51 PM | 5 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Alcan?
Alcan has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -19°F (-28°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Alcan is May to August. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alcan
The closest live webcam is Alaska: Highway, 9.0 miles SE of Alcan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alcan.
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Questions about Alcan
Where is Alcan, AK?
Alcan is an unincorporated community in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, 1.4 miles S of Alcan Border.
What county is Alcan in?
Alcan is in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Alcan?
Alcan Border, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alcan?
Yes. The closest is Alaska: Highway, 9.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alcan?
July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Alcan?
January, with an average low of -19°F (-28°C).
How much does it rain in Alcan?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alcan?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alcan?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alcan have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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