Sinuk, AK
Unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Sinuk is a small unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It is 25.6 miles E of Nome, the nearest town.
Sinuk at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Nome Census Area
- Nearest town
- Nome (25.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 64.5928, -166.2528
Weather in Sinuk now
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Sinuk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sinuk.
This week in Sinuk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sinuk
What is the weather usually like in Sinuk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 58°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -2°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 437 mm
- 80.8 insnowfall per year · 205 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sinuk: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NOME MUNI AP, AK US (USW00026617), adjusted for the elevation of Sinuk.
Sinuk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sinuk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:32 AM | 4:57 PM | 5 h 24 min |
| February | 9:57 AM | 6:40 PM | 8 h 42 min |
| March | 9:18 AM | 9:08 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 7:26 AM | 10:43 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 12:24 AM | 18 h 45 min |
| June | 4:13 AM | 1:58 AM | 21 h 44 min |
| July | 5:07 AM | 1:14 AM | 20 h 6 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 11:26 PM | 16 h 34 min |
| September | 8:26 AM | 9:33 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| October | 9:55 AM | 7:45 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| November | 10:36 AM | 5:03 PM | 6 h 27 min |
| December | 11:56 AM | 4:04 PM | 4 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Sinuk?
Sinuk has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 58°F (14°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -2°F (-19°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 81 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sinuk 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.
Webcams near Sinuk
The closest live webcam is Diomede: Dateline Cam, Little, 112.3 miles NW of Sinuk.
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Questions about Sinuk
Where is Sinuk, AK?
Sinuk is an unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, 25.6 miles E of Nome.
What county is Sinuk in?
Sinuk is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Sinuk?
Nome, 25.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sinuk?
Yes. The closest is Diomede: Dateline Cam, Little, 112.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sinuk?
July, with an average high of 58°F (14°C).
What is the coldest month in Sinuk?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Sinuk?
About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sinuk?
Yes, about 81 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sinuk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sinuk have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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