Iron Creek, AK
Unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Iron Creek is a small unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It is 38.8 miles SW of Nome, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99762.
Iron Creek at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Nome Census Area
- ZIP code
- 99762
- Nearest town
- Nome (38.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 64.9644, -164.6550
Weather in Iron Creek now
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Iron Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Iron Creek.
This week in Iron Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Iron Creek
What is the weather usually like in Iron Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 58°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -2°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 437 mm
- 80.8 insnowfall per year · 205 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Iron Creek: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NOME MUNI AP, AK US (USW00026617), adjusted for the elevation of Iron Creek.
Iron Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Iron Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:30 AM | 4:45 PM | 5 h 15 min |
| February | 9:53 AM | 6:32 PM | 8 h 38 min |
| March | 9:12 AM | 9:02 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 7:17 AM | 10:39 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 12:22 AM | 18 h 55 min |
| June | 3:52 AM | 2:05 AM | 22 h 13 min |
| July | 4:54 AM | 1:14 AM | 20 h 20 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 11:22 PM | 16 h 39 min |
| September | 8:19 AM | 9:27 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| October | 9:50 AM | 7:37 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| November | 10:33 AM | 4:53 PM | 6 h 20 min |
| December | 11:56 AM | 3:50 PM | 3 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Iron Creek?
Iron Creek has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 58°F (14°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -2°F (-19°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 81 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Iron Creek is June to September. 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 Iron Creek
Where is Iron Creek, AK?
Iron Creek is an unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, 38.8 miles SW of Nome.
What county is Iron Creek in?
Iron Creek is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Iron Creek, AK?
The ZIP code for Iron Creek is 99762.
What is the nearest town to Iron Creek?
Nome, 38.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Iron Creek?
July, with an average high of 58°F (14°C).
What is the coldest month in Iron Creek?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Iron Creek?
About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Iron Creek?
Yes, about 81 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Iron Creek?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Iron Creek have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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