Alyeska, AK
Unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Alyeska is a small unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It is 13.7 miles SW of Sunrise, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99540.
Alyeska at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- ZIP code
- 99540
- Nearest town
- Sunrise (13.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 60.9608, -149.1108
Weather in Alyeska now
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Alyeska weather by the hour
Alyeska weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alyeska.
This week in Alyeska
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alyeska
What is the weather usually like in Alyeska?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 67°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 70.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,801 mm
- 214.5 insnowfall per year · 545 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alyeska: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALYESKA, AK US (USC00500243), adjusted for the elevation of Alyeska.
Alyeska weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alyeska through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:47 AM | 4:24 PM | 6 h 36 min |
| February | 8:34 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| March | 8:09 AM | 8:00 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 9:20 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| May | 5:06 AM | 10:38 PM | 17 h 32 min |
| June | 4:16 AM | 11:37 PM | 19 h 20 min |
| July | 4:48 AM | 11:16 PM | 18 h 27 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 9:56 PM | 15 h 51 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 8:20 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| October | 8:37 AM | 6:47 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| November | 8:59 AM | 4:23 PM | 7 h 24 min |
| December | 10:00 AM | 3:43 PM | 5 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Alyeska?
Alyeska has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 70.9 inches (1,801 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 215 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alyeska 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 Alyeska
The closest live webcam is Alyeska › South, 0.8 miles E of Alyeska.
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Questions about Alyeska
Where is Alyeska, AK?
Alyeska is an unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, 13.7 miles SW of Sunrise.
What county is Alyeska in?
Alyeska is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Alyeska, AK?
The ZIP code for Alyeska is 99540.
What is the nearest town to Alyeska?
Sunrise, 13.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alyeska?
Yes. The closest is Alyeska › South, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alyeska?
July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Alyeska?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Alyeska?
About 70.9 inches (1,801 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Alyeska?
Yes, about 215 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alyeska?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alyeska have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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