Folger, AK
Unincorporated community in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
Folger is a small unincorporated community in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It is 39.6 miles S of Takotna, the nearest town.
Folger at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- Nearest town
- Takotna (39.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 63.5617, -156.0833
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Folger weather for the next 7 days
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What is the weather usually like in Folger?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 69°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -14°F average low
- 18.1 inprecipitation per year · 459 mm
- 86.5 insnowfall per year · 220 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Folger: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCGRATH AP, AK US (USW00026510), adjusted for the elevation of Folger.
Folger weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Folger through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:39 AM | 4:28 PM | 5 h 48 min |
| February | 9:12 AM | 6:04 PM | 8 h 52 min |
| March | 8:38 AM | 8:28 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 9:58 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| May | 5:09 AM | 11:31 PM | 18 h 21 min |
| June | 4:00 AM | 12:49 AM | 20 h 48 min |
| July | 4:44 AM | 12:16 AM | 19 h 32 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 10:39 PM | 16 h 20 min |
| September | 7:47 AM | 8:51 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| October | 9:11 AM | 7:08 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| November | 9:46 AM | 4:31 PM | 6 h 45 min |
| December | 10:59 AM | 3:39 PM | 4 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Folger?
Folger has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -14°F (-26°C).
It gets about 18.1 inches (459 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 87 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Folger 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 Folger
Where is Folger, AK?
Folger is an unincorporated community in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, 39.6 miles S of Takotna.
What county is Folger in?
Folger is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Folger?
Takotna, 39.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Folger?
July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Folger?
January, with an average low of -14°F (-26°C).
How much does it rain in Folger?
About 18.1 inches (459 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Folger?
Yes, about 87 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Folger?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Folger have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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