Ptarmigan, AK
Unincorporated community in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Ptarmigan is a small unincorporated community in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. It is 23.3 miles W of Valdez, the nearest town.
Ptarmigan at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Chugach Census Area
- Nearest town
- Valdez (23.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.1886, -145.6217
Weather in Ptarmigan now
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Ptarmigan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ptarmigan.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ptarmigan
What is the weather usually like in Ptarmigan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 64°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 67.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,725 mm
- 325.3 insnowfall per year · 826 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ptarmigan: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VALDEZ WSO, AK US (USW00026442), adjusted for the elevation of Ptarmigan.
Ptarmigan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ptarmigan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:35 AM | 4:08 PM | 6 h 32 min |
| February | 8:20 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 11 min |
| March | 7:55 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| May | 4:50 AM | 10:26 PM | 17 h 36 min |
| June | 3:59 AM | 11:26 PM | 19 h 26 min |
| July | 4:32 AM | 11:04 PM | 18 h 32 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 9:43 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 8:06 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| October | 8:23 AM | 6:32 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| November | 8:46 AM | 4:07 PM | 7 h 21 min |
| December | 9:48 AM | 3:27 PM | 5 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Ptarmigan?
Ptarmigan has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 64°F (18°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 67.9 inches (1,725 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 325 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ptarmigan 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 Ptarmigan
The closest live webcam is Valdez-Cordova (CA): Richardson Highway (Richardson Hwy @ Tsina River MP 37), 4.8 miles E of Ptarmigan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ptarmigan.
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Questions about Ptarmigan
Where is Ptarmigan, AK?
Ptarmigan is an unincorporated community in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, 23.3 miles W of Valdez.
What county is Ptarmigan in?
Ptarmigan is in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Ptarmigan?
Valdez, 23.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ptarmigan?
Yes. The closest is Valdez-Cordova (CA): Richardson Highway (Richardson Hwy @ Tsina River MP 37), 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ptarmigan?
July, with an average high of 64°F (18°C).
What is the coldest month in Ptarmigan?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Ptarmigan?
About 67.9 inches (1,725 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ptarmigan?
Yes, about 325 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ptarmigan?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ptarmigan have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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