Knik, AK
Unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Knik is a small unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It is 4.9 miles NE of Knik-Fairview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99623.
Knik at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP code
- 99623
- Nearest town
- Knik-Fairview (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.4578, -149.7289
Weather in Knik now
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Knik weather by the hour
Knik weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knik.
This week in Knik
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Knik
What is the weather usually like in Knik?
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 Knik: 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 Knik.
Knik weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Knik through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:54 AM | 4:22 PM | 6 h 28 min |
| February | 8:38 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 9 min |
| March | 8:12 AM | 8:03 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 9:24 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| May | 5:04 AM | 10:45 PM | 17 h 40 min |
| June | 4:12 AM | 11:46 PM | 19 h 34 min |
| July | 4:45 AM | 11:24 PM | 18 h 38 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 10:01 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 8:23 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| October | 8:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| November | 9:04 AM | 4:22 PM | 7 h 17 min |
| December | 10:07 AM | 3:40 PM | 5 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Knik?
Knik 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 Knik 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
The closest live webcam is Big Lake › North: Denali National Park and Preserve, 8.0 miles NW of Knik.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Knik.
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Questions about Knik
Where is Knik, AK?
Knik is an unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, 4.9 miles NE of Knik-Fairview.
What county is Knik in?
Knik is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Knik, AK?
The ZIP code for Knik is 99623.
What is the nearest town to Knik?
Knik-Fairview, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Knik?
Yes. The closest is Big Lake › North: Denali National Park and Preserve, 8.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Knik?
July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Knik?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Knik?
About 17.7 inches (449 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Knik?
Yes, about 71 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Knik?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Knik have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
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