Matanuska, AK
Unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Matanuska is a small unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It is 1.8 miles N of Gateway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99654.
Matanuska at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP code
- 99654
- Nearest town
- Gateway (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.5419, -149.2297
Weather in Matanuska now
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Matanuska weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Matanuska.
This week in Matanuska
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Matanuska
What is the weather usually like in Matanuska?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 68°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 14.4 inprecipitation per year · 365 mm
- 49.5 insnowfall per year · 126 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Matanuska: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MATANUSKA EXP FARM, AK US (USC00505733), adjusted for the elevation of Matanuska.
Matanuska weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Matanuska through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:53 AM | 4:19 PM | 6 h 26 min |
| February | 8:36 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| March | 8:10 AM | 8:01 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 9:22 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| May | 5:02 AM | 10:44 PM | 17 h 42 min |
| June | 4:09 AM | 11:45 PM | 19 h 36 min |
| July | 4:42 AM | 11:23 PM | 18 h 40 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 10:00 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 8:21 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| October | 8:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| November | 9:03 AM | 4:19 PM | 7 h 16 min |
| December | 10:06 AM | 3:37 PM | 5 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Matanuska?
Matanuska has a mediterranean subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 68°F (20°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 14.4 inches (365 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Matanuska 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 Matanuska
The closest live webcam is Matanuska: Parks - Glenn Hwy Interchange, 1.0 miles NW of Matanuska.
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Questions about Matanuska
Where is Matanuska, AK?
Matanuska is an unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, 1.8 miles N of Gateway.
What county is Matanuska in?
Matanuska is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Matanuska, AK?
The ZIP code for Matanuska is 99654.
What is the nearest town to Matanuska?
Gateway, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Matanuska?
Yes. The closest is Matanuska: Parks - Glenn Hwy Interchange, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Matanuska?
July, with an average high of 68°F (20°C).
What is the coldest month in Matanuska?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Matanuska?
About 14.4 inches (365 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Matanuska?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Matanuska?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Matanuska have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
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