McGrath, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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McGrath weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McGrath.
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What is the weather usually like in McGrath?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 69°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -14°F average low
- 18.1 inprecipitation per year · 459 mm
- 86.5 insnowfall per year · 220 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McGrath: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCGRATH AP, AK US (USW00026510), adjusted for the elevation of McGrath.
McGrath weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McGrath through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:31 AM | 4:32 PM | 6 h 1 min |
| February | 9:07 AM | 6:05 PM | 8 h 57 min |
| March | 8:35 AM | 8:26 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 9:53 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| May | 5:14 AM | 11:22 PM | 18 h 8 min |
| June | 4:11 AM | 12:34 AM | 20 h 23 min |
| July | 4:51 AM | 12:05 AM | 19 h 14 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 10:33 PM | 16 h 13 min |
| September | 7:46 AM | 8:48 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| October | 9:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| November | 9:39 AM | 4:34 PM | 6 h 55 min |
| December | 10:48 AM | 3:46 PM | 4 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in McGrath?
McGrath has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -14°F (-26°C).
It gets about 18.1 inches (459 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 87 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McGrath is May to August. At 331 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 McGrath
What is the hottest month in McGrath?
July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in McGrath?
January, with an average low of -14°F (-26°C).
How much does it rain in McGrath?
About 18.1 inches (459 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in McGrath?
Yes, about 87 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McGrath?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McGrath have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in McGrath in November?
Highs average 15°F and lows 1°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in McGrath?
Around 9:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:34 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this McGrath weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of McGrath.
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