Chiniak, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Chiniak weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Chiniak.
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What is the weather usually like in Chiniak?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 63°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 78.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,990 mm
- 70.3 insnowfall per year · 179 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Chiniak: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KODIAK AP, AK US (USW00025501), adjusted for the elevation of Chiniak.
Chiniak weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Chiniak through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:36 AM | 5:00 PM | 7 h 24 min |
| February | 8:35 AM | 6:10 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| March | 8:21 AM | 8:14 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 9:22 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 10:27 PM | 16 h 44 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 11:13 PM | 18 h 7 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 10:58 PM | 17 h 27 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 9:53 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| September | 7:38 AM | 8:29 PM | 12 h 51 min |
| October | 8:42 AM | 7:07 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| November | 8:52 AM | 4:55 PM | 8 h 3 min |
| December | 9:43 AM | 4:25 PM | 6 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Chiniak?
Chiniak has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 63°F (17°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 78.3 inches (1,990 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 70 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Chiniak is June to September. At 0 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Chiniak
What is the hottest month in Chiniak?
August, with an average high of 63°F (17°C).
What is the coldest month in Chiniak?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Chiniak?
About 78.3 inches (1,990 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Chiniak?
Yes, about 70 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Chiniak?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Chiniak have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Chiniak in November?
Highs average 42°F and lows 31°F, with about 7.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Chiniak?
Around 8:52 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Chiniak weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Chiniak.
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