Eagle River, AK
Unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Eagle River is a small unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It is 13.0 miles N of Knik-Fairview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99505.
Eagle River at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP code
- 99505
- Nearest town
- Knik-Fairview (13.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.3214, -149.5678
Weather in Eagle River now
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Eagle River weather by the hour
Eagle River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Eagle River.
This week in Eagle River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Eagle River
What is the weather usually like in Eagle River?
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 Eagle River: 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 Eagle River.
Eagle River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Eagle River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:52 AM | 4:23 PM | 6 h 30 min |
| February | 8:37 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| March | 8:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 9:23 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| May | 5:05 AM | 10:43 PM | 17 h 38 min |
| June | 4:13 AM | 11:44 PM | 19 h 30 min |
| July | 4:46 AM | 11:21 PM | 18 h 35 min |
| August | 6:05 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 8 min |
| November | 9:03 AM | 4:22 PM | 7 h 19 min |
| December | 10:05 AM | 3:41 PM | 5 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Eagle River?
Eagle River 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 Eagle River 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 Eagle River
The closest live webcam is Southeast Fairbanks (CA): Glenn Highway, 0.7 miles S of Eagle River.
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Questions about Eagle River
Where is Eagle River, AK?
Eagle River is an unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, 13.0 miles N of Knik-Fairview.
What county is Eagle River in?
Eagle River is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Eagle River, AK?
The ZIP code for Eagle River is 99505.
What is the nearest town to Eagle River?
Knik-Fairview, 13.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Eagle River?
Yes. The closest is Southeast Fairbanks (CA): Glenn Highway, 0.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Eagle River?
July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Eagle River?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Eagle River?
About 17.7 inches (449 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Eagle River?
Yes, about 71 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Eagle River?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Eagle River have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
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