Ophir, AK
Unincorporated community in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
Ophir is a small unincorporated community in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It is 18.7 miles SE of Takotna, the nearest town.
Ophir at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- Nearest town
- Takotna (18.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 63.1447, -156.5194
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Ophir weather for the next 7 days
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What is the weather usually like in Ophir?
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 Ophir: 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 Ophir.
Ophir weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ophir through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:37 AM | 4:34 PM | 5 h 56 min |
| February | 9:12 AM | 6:07 PM | 8 h 55 min |
| March | 8:39 AM | 8:30 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 9:58 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| May | 5:16 AM | 11:28 PM | 18 h 12 min |
| June | 4:11 AM | 12:42 AM | 20 h 31 min |
| July | 4:52 AM | 12:12 AM | 19 h 20 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 10:38 PM | 16 h 15 min |
| September | 7:49 AM | 8:52 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| October | 9:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| November | 9:44 AM | 4:36 PM | 6 h 52 min |
| December | 10:55 AM | 3:47 PM | 4 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Ophir?
Ophir 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 Ophir 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.
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Questions about Ophir
Where is Ophir, AK?
Ophir is an unincorporated community in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, 18.7 miles SE of Takotna.
What county is Ophir in?
Ophir is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Ophir?
Takotna, 18.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ophir?
July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Ophir?
January, with an average low of -14°F (-26°C).
How much does it rain in Ophir?
About 18.1 inches (459 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ophir?
Yes, about 87 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ophir?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ophir have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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