Scow Bay, AK
Unincorporated community in Petersburg Borough, Alaska
Scow Bay is a small unincorporated community in Petersburg Borough, Alaska. It is 3.3 miles E of Petersburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99833.
Scow Bay at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Petersburg Borough
- ZIP code
- 99833
- Nearest town
- Petersburg (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 56.7703, -132.9603
Weather in Scow Bay now
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Scow Bay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scow Bay.
This week in Scow Bay
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scow Bay
What is the weather usually like in Scow Bay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 62°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 110.2 inprecipitation per year · 2,799 mm
- 85.6 insnowfall per year · 217 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Scow Bay: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PETERSBURG 1, AK US (USW00025329), adjusted for the elevation of Scow Bay.
Scow Bay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Scow Bay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:14 AM | 3:48 PM | 7 h 34 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| April | 5:40 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| May | 4:31 AM | 9:05 PM | 16 h 34 min |
| June | 3:55 AM | 9:49 PM | 17 h 53 min |
| July | 4:19 AM | 9:35 PM | 17 h 15 min |
| August | 5:18 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| November | 7:30 AM | 3:42 PM | 8 h 11 min |
| December | 8:20 AM | 3:14 PM | 6 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Scow Bay?
Scow Bay 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 110.2 inches (2,799 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 86 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Scow 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 Scow Bay
The closest live webcam is Petersburg › South-east: Alaska - KFSK Community Radio Webcam, 3.1 miles N of Scow Bay.
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Questions about Scow Bay
Where is Scow Bay, AK?
Scow Bay is an unincorporated community in Petersburg Borough, Alaska, 3.3 miles E of Petersburg.
What county is Scow Bay in?
Scow Bay is in Petersburg Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Scow Bay, AK?
The ZIP code for Scow Bay is 99833.
What is the nearest town to Scow Bay?
Petersburg, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Scow Bay?
Yes. The closest is Petersburg › South-east: Alaska - KFSK Community Radio Webcam, 3.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Scow Bay?
July, with an average high of 62°F (17°C).
What is the coldest month in Scow Bay?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Scow Bay?
About 110.2 inches (2,799 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Scow Bay?
Yes, about 86 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Scow Bay?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Scow Bay have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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