Nikishka, AK
Unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Nikishka is a small unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It is 6.2 miles E of Nikiski, the nearest town.
Nikishka at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Nearest town
- Nikiski (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 60.7028, -151.4028
Weather in Nikishka now
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Nikishka weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nikishka.
This week in Nikishka
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nikishka
What is the weather usually like in Nikishka?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 63°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 18.3 inprecipitation per year · 464 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nikishka: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KENAI 9N, AK US (USC00504550), adjusted for the elevation of Nikishka.
Nikishka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nikishka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:54 AM | 4:35 PM | 6 h 40 min |
| February | 8:42 AM | 5:57 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| March | 8:18 AM | 8:10 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 9:28 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| May | 5:17 AM | 10:46 PM | 17 h 28 min |
| June | 4:29 AM | 11:43 PM | 19 h 13 min |
| July | 5:00 AM | 11:22 PM | 18 h 22 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 10:04 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| September | 7:32 AM | 8:29 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| October | 8:45 AM | 6:56 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| November | 9:06 AM | 4:33 PM | 7 h 27 min |
| December | 10:06 AM | 3:55 PM | 5 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Nikishka?
Nikishka has a mediterranean subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 63°F (17°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 18.3 inches (464 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Nikishka 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 Nikishka
The closest live webcam is Kenai: Spur Highway & Bridge Access, 11.4 miles SE of Nikishka.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nikishka.
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Questions about Nikishka
Where is Nikishka, AK?
Nikishka is an unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, 6.2 miles E of Nikiski.
What county is Nikishka in?
Nikishka is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Nikishka?
Nikiski, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nikishka?
Yes. The closest is Kenai: Spur Highway & Bridge Access, 11.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nikishka?
July, with an average high of 63°F (17°C).
What is the coldest month in Nikishka?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Nikishka?
About 18.3 inches (464 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Nikishka?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Nikishka?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nikishka have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
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