Alpine, AK
Unincorporated community in North Slope Borough, Alaska
Alpine is a small unincorporated community in North Slope Borough, Alaska. It is 8.2 miles S of Nuiqsut, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99789.
Alpine at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- North Slope Borough
- ZIP code
- 99789
- Nearest town
- Nuiqsut (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 70.3281, -150.9775
Weather in Alpine now
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Alpine weather by the hour
Alpine weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpine.
This week in Alpine
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpine
What is the weather usually like in Alpine?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 56°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -22°F average low
- 8.1 inprecipitation per year · 206 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpine: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALPINE, AK US (USC00500235), adjusted for the elevation of Alpine.
Alpine weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpine through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
| February | 9:33 AM | 5:02 PM | 7 h 28 min |
| March | 8:20 AM | 8:05 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| April | 5:49 AM | 10:17 PM | 16 h 28 min |
| May | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| June | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| July | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| August | 4:55 AM | 11:21 PM | 18 h 26 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| October | 9:17 AM | 6:21 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| November | 10:57 AM | 2:39 PM | 3 h 42 min |
| December | — | — | 0 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Alpine?
Alpine has a tundra climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 56°F (13°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -22°F (-30°C).
It gets about 8.1 inches (206 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Alpine is June to September. 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 Alpine
The closest live webcam is North Slope Borough: Dalton Hwy (Atigun Pass Mini RWIS), 156.4 miles S of Alpine.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alpine.
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Questions about Alpine
Where is Alpine, AK?
Alpine is an unincorporated community in North Slope Borough, Alaska, 8.2 miles S of Nuiqsut.
What county is Alpine in?
Alpine is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Alpine, AK?
The ZIP code for Alpine is 99789.
What is the nearest town to Alpine?
Nuiqsut, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpine?
Yes. The closest is North Slope Borough: Dalton Hwy (Atigun Pass Mini RWIS), 156.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpine?
July, with an average high of 56°F (13°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpine?
January, with an average low of -22°F (-30°C).
How much does it rain in Alpine?
About 8.1 inches (206 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alpine?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alpine?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpine have?
Tundra (Köppen ET).
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