Makushin, AK
Unincorporated community in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
Makushin is a small unincorporated community in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska. It is 20.6 miles NE of Unalaska, the nearest town.
Makushin at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- Nearest town
- Unalaska (20.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 53.7750, -166.9858
Weather in Makushin now
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Makushin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Makushin.
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What is the weather usually like in Makushin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 59°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 60.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,527 mm
- 81.6 insnowfall per year · 207 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Makushin: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DUTCH HARBOR, AK US (USC00502587), adjusted for the elevation of Makushin.
Makushin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Makushin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 8 h 6 min |
| February | 9:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| March | 9:19 AM | 9:14 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| April | 8:04 AM | 10:11 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| May | 7:02 AM | 11:05 PM | 16 h 2 min |
| June | 6:34 AM | 11:43 PM | 17 h 8 min |
| July | 6:55 AM | 11:32 PM | 16 h 37 min |
| August | 7:45 AM | 10:38 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| September | 8:40 AM | 9:25 PM | 12 h 44 min |
| October | 9:34 AM | 8:12 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| November | 9:33 AM | 6:11 PM | 8 h 37 min |
| December | 10:17 AM | 5:49 PM | 7 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Makushin?
Makushin has a subpolar oceanic climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 59°F (15°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 82 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Makushin 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.
Webcams near Makushin
The closest live webcam is Aleutians West Census Area, 0.1 miles S of Makushin.
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Questions about Makushin
Where is Makushin, AK?
Makushin is an unincorporated community in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, 20.6 miles NE of Unalaska.
What county is Makushin in?
Makushin is in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Makushin?
Unalaska, 20.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Makushin?
Yes. The closest is Aleutians West Census Area, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Makushin?
August, with an average high of 59°F (15°C).
What is the coldest month in Makushin?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Makushin?
About 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Makushin?
Yes, about 82 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Makushin?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Makushin have?
Subpolar oceanic (Köppen Cfc).
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