Knik Heights, AK
Unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Knik Heights is a small unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It is 16.0 miles S of Hope, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99516.
Knik Heights at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- ZIP code
- 99516
- Nearest town
- Hope (16.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.1050, -149.7917
Weather in Knik Heights now
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Knik Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knik Heights.
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What is the weather usually like in Knik Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 65°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 21.9 inprecipitation per year · 557 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Knik Heights: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANCHORAGE RABBIT CREEK #2, AK US (USC00500284), adjusted for the elevation of Knik Heights.
Knik Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Knik Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:51 AM | 4:25 PM | 6 h 34 min |
| February | 8:37 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 11 min |
| March | 8:12 AM | 8:03 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 9:23 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| May | 5:08 AM | 10:42 PM | 17 h 34 min |
| June | 4:17 AM | 11:42 PM | 19 h 24 min |
| July | 4:49 AM | 11:20 PM | 18 h 30 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 10:00 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| September | 7:25 AM | 8:23 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| October | 8:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| November | 9:02 AM | 4:24 PM | 7 h 22 min |
| December | 10:04 AM | 3:44 PM | 5 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Knik Heights?
Knik Heights has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 65°F (18°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 21.9 inches (557 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Knik Heights 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 Knik Heights
The closest live webcam is Anchorage: Seward Highway, 2.0 miles W of Knik Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Knik Heights.
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Questions about Knik Heights
Where is Knik Heights, AK?
Knik Heights is an unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, 16.0 miles S of Hope.
What county is Knik Heights in?
Knik Heights is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Knik Heights, AK?
The ZIP code for Knik Heights is 99516.
What is the nearest town to Knik Heights?
Hope, 16.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Knik Heights?
Yes. The closest is Anchorage: Seward Highway, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Knik Heights?
July, with an average high of 65°F (18°C).
What is the coldest month in Knik Heights?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Knik Heights?
About 21.9 inches (557 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Knik Heights?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Knik Heights?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Knik Heights have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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