Sheshalik, AK
Unincorporated community in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Sheshalik is a small unincorporated community in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It is 11.7 miles SE of Kotzebue, the nearest town.
Sheshalik at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Northwest Arctic Borough
- Nearest town
- Kotzebue (11.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 66.9942, -162.8281
Weather in Sheshalik now
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Sheshalik weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheshalik.
This week in Sheshalik
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheshalik
What is the weather usually like in Sheshalik?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 60°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -8°F average low
- 11.4 inprecipitation per year · 288 mm
- 64.2 insnowfall per year · 163 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheshalik: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KOTZEBUE RALPH WEIN AP, AK US (USW00026616), adjusted for the elevation of Sheshalik.
Sheshalik weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheshalik through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:53 AM | 4:07 PM | 4 h 14 min |
| February | 9:57 AM | 6:13 PM | 8 h 16 min |
| March | 9:06 AM | 8:54 PM | 11 h 47 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 10:42 PM | 15 h 42 min |
| May | 4:48 AM | 12:47 AM | 19 h 58 min |
| June | — | — | 24 h 0 min |
| July | 3:48 AM | 2:06 AM | 22 h 18 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 11:31 PM | 17 h 11 min |
| September | 8:09 AM | 9:23 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| October | 9:50 AM | 7:23 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| November | 10:48 AM | 4:23 PM | 5 h 35 min |
| December | 12:42 PM | 2:51 PM | 2 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Sheshalik?
Sheshalik has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 60°F (16°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -8°F (-22°C).
It gets about 11.4 inches (288 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May. Snow is common: about 64 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sheshalik is June to September. 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 Sheshalik
Where is Sheshalik, AK?
Sheshalik is an unincorporated community in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, 11.7 miles SE of Kotzebue.
What county is Sheshalik in?
Sheshalik is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Sheshalik?
Kotzebue, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheshalik?
July, with an average high of 60°F (16°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheshalik?
January, with an average low of -8°F (-22°C).
How much does it rain in Sheshalik?
About 11.4 inches (288 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sheshalik?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sheshalik?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheshalik have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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