Olnes, AK
Unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Olnes is a small unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It is 7.3 miles S of Fox, the nearest town.
Olnes at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- Nearest town
- Fox (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 65.0742, -147.6700
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Olnes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Olnes.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Olnes
What is the weather usually like in Olnes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 72°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -12°F average low
- 15.4 inprecipitation per year · 391 mm
- 53.1 insnowfall per year · 135 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Olnes: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GILMORE CREEK, AK US (USC00503275), adjusted for the elevation of Olnes.
Olnes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Olnes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:23 AM | 3:36 PM | 5 h 12 min |
| February | 8:45 AM | 5:23 PM | 8 h 37 min |
| March | 8:04 AM | 7:53 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 9:31 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| May | 4:18 AM | 11:15 PM | 18 h 57 min |
| June | 2:39 AM | 1:02 AM | 22 h 22 min |
| July | 3:44 AM | 12:09 AM | 20 h 25 min |
| August | 5:34 AM | 10:15 PM | 16 h 41 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| October | 8:42 AM | 6:29 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| November | 9:26 AM | 3:44 PM | 6 h 18 min |
| December | 10:51 AM | 2:40 PM | 3 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Olnes?
Olnes has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -12°F (-24°C).
It gets about 15.4 inches (391 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 53 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Olnes 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 Olnes
The closest live webcam is Fairbanks North Star: Steese Highway, 7.0 miles E of Olnes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Olnes.
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Questions about Olnes
Where is Olnes, AK?
Olnes is an unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, 7.3 miles S of Fox.
What county is Olnes in?
Olnes is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Olnes?
Fox, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Olnes?
Yes. The closest is Fairbanks North Star: Steese Highway, 7.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Olnes?
July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Olnes?
January, with an average low of -12°F (-24°C).
How much does it rain in Olnes?
About 15.4 inches (391 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Olnes?
Yes, about 53 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Olnes?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Olnes have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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