Rowan Bay, AK
Unincorporated community in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Rowan Bay is a small unincorporated community in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It is 25.8 miles NE of Kake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99830.
Rowan Bay at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP code
- 99830
- Nearest town
- Kake (25.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 56.6539, -134.2511
Weather in Rowan Bay now
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Rowan Bay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rowan Bay.
This week in Rowan Bay
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rowan Bay
What is the weather usually like in Rowan Bay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 61°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 245.7 inprecipitation per year · 6,241 mm
- 101.8 insnowfall per year · 259 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rowan Bay: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LITTLE PORT WALTER, AK US (USC00505519), adjusted for the elevation of Rowan Bay.
Rowan Bay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rowan Bay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:18 AM | 3:54 PM | 7 h 35 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| April | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| May | 4:36 AM | 9:09 PM | 16 h 32 min |
| June | 4:02 AM | 9:53 PM | 17 h 51 min |
| July | 4:25 AM | 9:40 PM | 17 h 14 min |
| August | 5:24 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| November | 7:35 AM | 3:47 PM | 8 h 12 min |
| December | 8:24 AM | 3:20 PM | 6 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Rowan Bay?
Rowan Bay has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 61°F (16°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 245.7 inches (6,241 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 102 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rowan Bay 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 Rowan Bay
The closest live webcam is Petersburg › South-east: Alaska - KFSK Community Radio Webcam, 50.4 miles E of Rowan Bay.
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Questions about Rowan Bay
Where is Rowan Bay, AK?
Rowan Bay is an unincorporated community in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, 25.8 miles NE of Kake.
What county is Rowan Bay in?
Rowan Bay is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Rowan Bay, AK?
The ZIP code for Rowan Bay is 99830.
What is the nearest town to Rowan Bay?
Kake, 25.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rowan Bay?
Yes. The closest is Petersburg › South-east: Alaska - KFSK Community Radio Webcam, 50.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rowan Bay?
July, with an average high of 61°F (16°C).
What is the coldest month in Rowan Bay?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Rowan Bay?
About 245.7 inches (6,241 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rowan Bay?
Yes, about 102 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rowan Bay?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rowan Bay have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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