McCarthy, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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McCarthy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McCarthy.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McCarthy
What is the weather usually like in McCarthy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 71°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -10°F average low
- 17.7 inprecipitation per year · 450 mm
- 66.5 insnowfall per year · 169 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McCarthy: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCCARTHY 3 SW, AK US (USC00505757), adjusted for the elevation of McCarthy.
McCarthy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McCarthy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:26 AM | 3:55 PM | 6 h 28 min |
| February | 8:10 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 9 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| May | 4:37 AM | 10:18 PM | 17 h 40 min |
| June | 3:44 AM | 11:19 PM | 19 h 34 min |
| July | 4:18 AM | 10:56 PM | 18 h 38 min |
| August | 5:37 AM | 9:34 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| October | 8:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| November | 8:37 AM | 3:54 PM | 7 h 17 min |
| December | 9:40 AM | 3:13 PM | 5 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in McCarthy?
McCarthy has a mediterranean subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -10°F (-23°C).
It gets about 17.7 inches (450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 67 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McCarthy is May to August. At 1,401 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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 McCarthy
What is the hottest month in McCarthy?
July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in McCarthy?
January, with an average low of -10°F (-23°C).
How much does it rain in McCarthy?
About 17.7 inches (450 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in McCarthy?
Yes, about 67 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McCarthy?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McCarthy have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
What is the weather like in McCarthy in November?
Highs average 17°F and lows 1°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in McCarthy?
Around 8:37 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 3:54 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this McCarthy weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of McCarthy.
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