Lignite, AK
Unincorporated community in Denali Borough, Alaska
Lignite is a small unincorporated community in Denali Borough, Alaska. It is 3.8 miles N of Healy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99755.
Lignite at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Denali Borough
- ZIP code
- 99755
- Nearest town
- Healy (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 63.9094, -149.0183
Weather in Lignite now
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Lignite weather by the hour
Lignite weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lignite.
This week in Lignite
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lignite
What is the weather usually like in Lignite?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 67°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -9°F average low
- 15.4 inprecipitation per year · 391 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lignite: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HEALY, AK US (USC00503585), adjusted for the elevation of Lignite.
Lignite weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lignite through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:15 AM | 3:55 PM | 5 h 40 min |
| February | 8:45 AM | 5:34 PM | 8 h 48 min |
| March | 8:09 AM | 7:59 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 9:31 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| May | 4:37 AM | 11:07 PM | 18 h 29 min |
| June | 3:24 AM | 12:29 AM | 21 h 5 min |
| July | 4:10 AM | 11:53 PM | 19 h 43 min |
| August | 5:47 AM | 10:13 PM | 16 h 25 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| October | 8:44 AM | 6:38 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| November | 9:20 AM | 4:00 PM | 6 h 39 min |
| December | 10:36 AM | 3:06 PM | 4 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Lignite?
Lignite has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 67°F (20°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -9°F (-23°C).
It gets about 15.4 inches (391 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Lignite 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 Lignite
The closest live webcam is Garner: Parks Highway, 7.1 miles S of Lignite.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lignite.
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Questions about Lignite
Where is Lignite, AK?
Lignite is an unincorporated community in Denali Borough, Alaska, 3.8 miles N of Healy.
What county is Lignite in?
Lignite is in Denali Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Lignite, AK?
The ZIP code for Lignite is 99755.
What is the nearest town to Lignite?
Healy, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lignite?
Yes. The closest is Garner: Parks Highway, 7.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lignite?
July, with an average high of 67°F (20°C).
What is the coldest month in Lignite?
January, with an average low of -9°F (-23°C).
How much does it rain in Lignite?
About 15.4 inches (391 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lignite?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lignite?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lignite have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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