Dora Bay, AK

Unincorporated community in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska

Dora Bay is a small unincorporated community in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It is 20.7 miles W of Hydaburg, the nearest town.

Dora Bay at a glance

State
Alaska
County
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Nearest town
Hydaburg (20.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
55.1889, -132.2953

Weather in Dora Bay now

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Dora Bay weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dora Bay.

This week in Dora Bay

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dora Bay

What is the weather usually like in Dora Bay?

Cfb
Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°37°48°59°70°40°31°Jan41°31°Feb44°32°Mar50°37°Apr57°43°May61°49°Jun65°53°Jul65°53°Aug59°48°Sep51°41°Oct44°36°Nov40°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

16.2"Jan11.8"Feb11.0"Mar10.3"Apr8.7"May7.0"Jun7.3"Jul11.3"Aug14.3"Sep18.4"Oct17.1"Nov16.3"Dec

Best time to visit Dora Bay: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KETCHIKAN INTL AP, AK US (USW00025325), adjusted for the elevation of Dora Bay.

Dora Bay weather month by month

January
40° 31°F
16.2 in of rain · 17 wet days
February
41° 31°F
11.8 in of rain · 13 wet days
March
44° 32°F
11.0 in of rain · 16 wet days
April
50° 37°F
10.3 in of rain · 14 wet days
May
57° 43°F
8.7 in of rain · 12 wet days
June
61° 49°F
7.0 in of rain · 11 wet days
July
65° 53°F
7.3 in of rain · 11 wet days
August
65° 53°F
11.3 in of rain · 12 wet days
September
59° 48°F
14.3 in of rain · 16 wet days
October
51° 41°F
18.4 in of rain · 19 wet days
November
44° 36°F
17.1 in of rain · 20 wet days
December
40° 33°F
16.3 in of rain · 18 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dora Bay through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:02 AM3:54 PM7 h 51 min
February7:08 AM4:57 PM9 h 48 min
March7:01 AM6:54 PM11 h 53 min
April5:42 AM7:56 PM14 h 13 min
May4:37 AM8:53 PM16 h 16 min
June4:05 AM9:34 PM17 h 28 min
July4:27 AM9:22 PM16 h 54 min
August5:22 AM8:25 PM15 h 2 min
September6:20 AM7:07 PM12 h 47 min
October7:18 AM5:51 PM10 h 33 min
November7:20 AM3:46 PM8 h 26 min
December8:06 AM3:21 PM7 h 15 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).

What is the weather like in Dora Bay?

Dora Bay has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 65°F (18°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).

It gets about 149.5 inches (3,798 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Dora Bay 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 Dora Bay

The closest live webcam is Ketchikan › North, 27.3 miles NE of Dora Bay.

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Craig › North-west: Sunnahae MountainCraig · 34.2 mi NWOn Windy
Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA): Klawock Hwyunknown · 41.7 mi NWOn Windy
Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA): Klawock Hwyunknown · 41.7 mi NWOn Windy
Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA): Klawock Hwyunknown · 41.7 mi NWOn Windy
Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA): Klawock Hwyunknown · 41.7 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dora Bay.

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Questions about Dora Bay

Where is Dora Bay, AK?

Dora Bay is an unincorporated community in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, 20.7 miles W of Hydaburg.

What county is Dora Bay in?

Dora Bay is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.

What is the nearest town to Dora Bay?

Hydaburg, 20.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dora Bay?

Yes. The closest is Ketchikan › North, 27.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dora Bay?

August, with an average high of 65°F (18°C).

What is the coldest month in Dora Bay?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Dora Bay?

About 149.5 inches (3,798 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Dora Bay?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dora Bay?

May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dora Bay have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

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