Orca, AK
Unincorporated community in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Orca is a small unincorporated community in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. It is 3.5 miles SE of Cordova, the nearest town.
Orca at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Chugach Census Area
- Nearest town
- Cordova (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 60.5722, -145.7000
Weather in Orca now
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Orca weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orca.
This week in Orca
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orca
What is the weather usually like in Orca?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 62°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 148.7 inprecipitation per year · 3,778 mm
- 99.2 insnowfall per year · 252 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orca: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CORDOVA N, AK US (USC00502173), adjusted for the elevation of Orca.
Orca weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orca through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:30 AM | 4:13 PM | 6 h 42 min |
| February | 8:18 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| March | 7:55 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| May | 4:56 AM | 10:22 PM | 17 h 25 min |
| June | 4:08 AM | 11:18 PM | 19 h 10 min |
| July | 4:39 AM | 10:58 PM | 18 h 19 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 9:40 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 8:06 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| October | 8:22 AM | 6:34 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| November | 8:42 AM | 4:12 PM | 7 h 29 min |
| December | 9:42 AM | 3:33 PM | 5 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Orca?
Orca has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 62°F (17°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 148.7 inches (3,778 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 99 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Orca 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 Orca
The closest live webcam is Wortmanns: Richardson Highway, 37.4 miles N of Orca.
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Questions about Orca
Where is Orca, AK?
Orca is an unincorporated community in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, 3.5 miles SE of Cordova.
What county is Orca in?
Orca is in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Orca?
Cordova, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orca?
Yes. The closest is Wortmanns: Richardson Highway, 37.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orca?
July, with an average high of 62°F (17°C).
What is the coldest month in Orca?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Orca?
About 148.7 inches (3,778 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Orca?
Yes, about 99 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orca?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orca have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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