Knik River, AK weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Knik River now

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Knik River weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knik River.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Knik River

What is the weather usually like in Knik River?

Dfc
Subarctic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°20°38°57°75°21°6°Jan28°12°Feb34°17°Mar49°29°Apr61°38°May68°47°Jun70°50°Jul67°48°Aug57°41°Sep42°29°Oct28°14°Nov23°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.4"Feb1.3"Mar0.8"Apr1.0"May1.0"Jun1.6"Jul2.1"Aug2.9"Sep2.1"Oct1.7"Nov1.8"Dec

Best time to visit Knik River: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEN'S FARM, AK US (USC00500707), adjusted for the elevation of Knik River.

Knik River weather month by month

January
21° 6°F
1.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
28° 12°F
1.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
34° 17°F
1.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
49° 29°F
0.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
61° 38°F
1.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
68° 47°F
1.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
70° 50°F
1.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
67° 48°F
2.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
57° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 12 wet days
October
42° 29°F
2.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
November
28° 14°F
1.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
December
23° 9°F
1.8 in of rain · 10 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Knik River through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January9:51 AM4:19 PM6 h 28 min
February8:35 AM5:44 PM9 h 9 min
March8:09 AM8:00 PM11 h 51 min
April6:30 AM9:21 PM14 h 51 min
May5:02 AM10:42 PM17 h 40 min
June4:09 AM11:43 PM19 h 34 min
July4:42 AM11:21 PM18 h 38 min
August6:02 AM9:58 PM15 h 56 min
September7:21 AM8:20 PM12 h 59 min
October8:38 AM6:45 PM10 h 7 min
November9:02 AM4:19 PM7 h 17 min
December10:04 AM3:37 PM5 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).

What is the weather like in Knik River?

Knik River has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 70°F (21°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).

It gets about 19.2 inches (488 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Knik 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.

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Questions about the weather in Knik River

What is the hottest month in Knik River?

July, with an average high of 70°F (21°C).

What is the coldest month in Knik River?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Knik River?

About 19.2 inches (488 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Knik River?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Knik River?

May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Knik River have?

Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

What is the weather like in Knik River in November?

Highs average 28°F and lows 14°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Knik River?

Around 9:02 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:19 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Knik River weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Knik River.

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