Silvertip, AK

Unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Silvertip is a small unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It is 8.9 miles NW of Sunrise, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99605.

Silvertip at a glance

State
Alaska
County
Kenai Peninsula Borough
ZIP code
99605
Nearest town
Sunrise (8.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
60.7506, -149.3697

Weather in Silvertip now

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Silvertip weather by the hour

Silvertip weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Silvertip.

This week in Silvertip

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Silvertip

What is the weather usually like in Silvertip?

Dfc
Subarctic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°22°38°55°71°25°10°Jan30°15°Feb34°16°Mar45°27°Apr56°35°May63°44°Jun66°49°Jul63°47°Aug55°39°Sep42°28°Oct29°17°Nov27°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.3"Jan6.0"Feb5.5"Mar5.7"Apr3.5"May2.2"Jun2.4"Jul4.4"Aug8.2"Sep7.2"Oct6.9"Nov8.0"Dec

Best time to visit Silvertip: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOPE, AK US (USC00503720), adjusted for the elevation of Silvertip.

Silvertip weather month by month

January
25° 10°F
6.3 in of rain · 14 wet days
February
30° 15°F
6.0 in of rain · 14 wet days
March
34° 16°F
5.5 in of rain · 13 wet days
April
45° 27°F
5.7 in of rain · 15 wet days
May
56° 35°F
3.5 in of rain · 11 wet days
June
63° 44°F
2.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
66° 49°F
2.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
63° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 13 wet days
September
55° 39°F
8.2 in of rain · 16 wet days
October
42° 28°F
7.2 in of rain · 16 wet days
November
29° 17°F
6.9 in of rain · 16 wet days
December
27° 14°F
8.0 in of rain · 16 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Silvertip through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January9:47 AM4:27 PM6 h 40 min
February8:34 AM5:48 PM9 h 14 min
March8:10 AM8:02 PM11 h 51 min
April6:34 AM9:20 PM14 h 46 min
May5:09 AM10:38 PM17 h 28 min
June4:20 AM11:35 PM19 h 15 min
July4:51 AM11:15 PM18 h 23 min
August6:07 AM9:56 PM15 h 49 min
September7:23 AM8:21 PM12 h 57 min
October8:37 AM6:48 PM10 h 10 min
November8:58 AM4:25 PM7 h 26 min
December9:59 AM3:46 PM5 h 47 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).

What is the weather like in Silvertip?

Silvertip has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 66°F (19°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 66.3 inches (1,684 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Silvertip 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 Silvertip

The closest live webcam is Kenai Peninsula Borough: Seward Highway, 7.3 miles NE of Silvertip.

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Kenai Peninsula Borough: Seward Highwayunknown · 7.3 mi NEOn Windy
Kenai Peninsula Borough: Seward Highwayunknown · 7.3 mi NEOn Windy
Kenai Peninsula Borough: Seward Highwayunknown · 7.3 mi NEOn Windy
Kenai Peninsula Borough: Seward Highwayunknown · 7.3 mi NEOn Windy
Kenai Peninsula Borough › East: Seward Highwayunknown · 8.7 mi SWOn Windy
Kenai Peninsula Borough › South-east: Seward Highwayunknown · 8.8 mi SWOn Windy
Fairbanks: South Fairbanks: Seward HighwayFairbanks · 8.8 mi SWOn Windy
Fairbanks: South Fairbanks: Seward HighwayFairbanks · 8.8 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Silvertip.

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Map of Silvertip, AK

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Questions about Silvertip

Where is Silvertip, AK?

Silvertip is an unincorporated community in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, 8.9 miles NW of Sunrise.

What county is Silvertip in?

Silvertip is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.

What is the ZIP code of Silvertip, AK?

The ZIP code for Silvertip is 99605.

What is the nearest town to Silvertip?

Sunrise, 8.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Silvertip?

Yes. The closest is Kenai Peninsula Borough: Seward Highway, 7.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Silvertip?

July, with an average high of 66°F (19°C).

What is the coldest month in Silvertip?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Silvertip?

About 66.3 inches (1,684 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Silvertip?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Silvertip?

May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Silvertip have?

Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

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