Musk Ox, AK

Unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Musk Ox is a small unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It is 2.3 miles S of College, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99775.

Musk Ox at a glance

State
Alaska
County
Fairbanks North Star Borough
ZIP code
99775
Nearest town
College (2.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
64.9003, -147.8225

Weather in Musk Ox now

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Musk Ox weather by the hour

Musk Ox weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Musk Ox.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Musk Ox

What is the weather usually like in Musk Ox?

Dfc
Subarctic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-24°1°26°51°76°-2°-19°Jan10°-12°Feb24°-9°Mar44°14°Apr60°29°May70°41°Jun71°44°Jul64°39°Aug53°28°Sep32°13°Oct9°-7°Nov1°-14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.5"Feb0.4"Mar0.4"Apr0.7"May2.0"Jun2.7"Jul2.9"Aug1.6"Sep0.9"Oct0.9"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Musk Ox: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GOLDSTREAM CREEK, AK US (USC00503368), adjusted for the elevation of Musk Ox.

Musk Ox weather month by month

January
-2° -19°F
0.6 in of rain
February
10° -12°F
0.5 in of rain
March
24° -9°F
0.4 in of rain
April
44° 14°F
0.4 in of rain
May
60° 29°F
0.7 in of rain
June
70° 41°F
2.0 in of rain
July
71° 44°F
2.7 in of rain
August
64° 39°F
2.9 in of rain
September
53° 28°F
1.6 in of rain
October
32° 13°F
0.9 in of rain
November
9° -7°F
0.9 in of rain
December
1° -14°F
0.6 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Musk Ox through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January10:22 AM3:39 PM5 h 16 min
February8:45 AM5:24 PM8 h 39 min
March8:05 AM7:54 PM11 h 49 min
April6:11 AM9:31 PM15 h 20 min
May4:21 AM11:14 PM18 h 53 min
June2:48 AM12:55 AM22 h 7 min
July3:48 AM12:06 AM20 h 18 min
August5:36 AM10:15 PM16 h 38 min
September7:12 AM8:20 PM13 h 7 min
October8:42 AM6:31 PM9 h 48 min
November9:25 AM3:46 PM6 h 21 min
December10:48 AM2:44 PM3 h 56 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).

What is the weather like in Musk Ox?

Musk Ox has a 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 -19°F (-28°C).

It gets about 14.3 inches (363 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April.

The best time to visit Musk Ox 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 Musk Ox

The closest live webcam is Fairbanks › South, 2.9 miles S of Musk Ox.

Fairbanks › SouthFairbanks · 2.9 mi SOn Windy
College: Fairbanksunknown · 3.0 mi SOn Windy
Fairbanks: University AvenueFairbanks · 4.1 mi SOn Windy
Fairbanks › SouthFairbanks · 4.7 mi SEOn Windy
FairbanksFairbanks · 4.9 mi SEOn Windy
Fairbanks: South Fairbanks: Airport WayFairbanks · 5.0 mi SEOn Windy
Fairbanks: South Fairbanks: Airport WayFairbanks · 5.0 mi SEOn Windy
Fairbanks: South Fairbanks: Airport WayFairbanks · 5.0 mi SEOn Windy
Fairbanks: South Fairbanks: Airport WayFairbanks · 5.0 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Musk Ox.

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Questions about Musk Ox

Where is Musk Ox, AK?

Musk Ox is an unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, 2.3 miles S of College.

What county is Musk Ox in?

Musk Ox is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.

What is the ZIP code of Musk Ox, AK?

The ZIP code for Musk Ox is 99775.

What is the nearest town to Musk Ox?

College, 2.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Musk Ox?

Yes. The closest is Fairbanks › South, 2.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Musk Ox?

July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C).

What is the coldest month in Musk Ox?

January, with an average low of -19°F (-28°C).

How much does it rain in Musk Ox?

About 14.3 inches (363 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Musk Ox?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Musk Ox?

May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Musk Ox have?

Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

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