Chugiak, AK
Unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Chugiak is a small unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It is 9.4 miles NW of Knik-Fairview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99505.
Chugiak at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP code
- 99505
- Nearest town
- Knik-Fairview (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.3889, -149.4819
Weather in Chugiak now
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Chugiak weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Chugiak.
This week in Chugiak
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Chugiak
What is the weather usually like in Chugiak?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 67°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 17.7 inprecipitation per year · 449 mm
- 70.5 insnowfall per year · 179 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Chugiak: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EAGLE RVR GAKONA CIRCLE, AK US (USC00502645), adjusted for the elevation of Chugiak.
Chugiak weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Chugiak through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:52 AM | 4:22 PM | 6 h 29 min |
| February | 8:37 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 9 min |
| March | 8:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 9:23 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| May | 5:04 AM | 10:44 PM | 17 h 39 min |
| June | 4:12 AM | 11:44 PM | 19 h 32 min |
| July | 4:45 AM | 11:22 PM | 18 h 36 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 10:00 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 8:22 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| October | 8:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| November | 9:03 AM | 4:21 PM | 7 h 18 min |
| December | 10:06 AM | 3:40 PM | 5 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Chugiak?
Chugiak has a mediterranean 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 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 17.7 inches (449 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 71 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Chugiak 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 Chugiak
The closest live webcam is Eklutna: Glenn Highway, 4.5 miles NE of Chugiak.
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Questions about Chugiak
Where is Chugiak, AK?
Chugiak is an unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, 9.4 miles NW of Knik-Fairview.
What county is Chugiak in?
Chugiak is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Chugiak, AK?
The ZIP code for Chugiak is 99505.
What is the nearest town to Chugiak?
Knik-Fairview, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Chugiak?
Yes. The closest is Eklutna: Glenn Highway, 4.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Chugiak?
July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Chugiak?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Chugiak?
About 17.7 inches (449 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Chugiak?
Yes, about 71 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Chugiak?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Chugiak have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
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