Dot Lake, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Dot Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dot Lake.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dot Lake
What is the weather usually like in Dot Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 71°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -15°F average low
- 15.7 inprecipitation per year · 399 mm
- 57.4 insnowfall per year · 146 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dot Lake: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DRY CREEK, AK US (USC00502568), adjusted for the elevation of Dot Lake.
Dot Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dot Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:52 AM | 3:40 PM | 5 h 47 min |
| February | 8:25 AM | 5:17 PM | 8 h 51 min |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| May | 4:22 AM | 10:44 PM | 18 h 21 min |
| June | 3:12 AM | 12:02 AM | 20 h 50 min |
| July | 3:56 AM | 11:29 PM | 19 h 33 min |
| August | 5:30 AM | 9:52 PM | 16 h 21 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| October | 8:24 AM | 6:20 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| November | 8:59 AM | 3:44 PM | 6 h 45 min |
| December | 10:12 AM | 2:52 PM | 4 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Dot Lake?
Dot Lake has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -15°F (-26°C).
It gets about 15.7 inches (399 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 57 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dot Lake 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.
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Questions about the weather in Dot Lake
What is the hottest month in Dot Lake?
July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Dot Lake?
January, with an average low of -15°F (-26°C).
How much does it rain in Dot Lake?
About 15.7 inches (399 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dot Lake?
Yes, about 57 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dot Lake?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dot Lake have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in Dot Lake in November?
Highs average 11°F and lows -3°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dot Lake?
Around 8:59 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 3:44 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dot Lake weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dot Lake.
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