Skagway, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Skagway weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skagway.
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What is the weather usually like in Skagway?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 67°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 31.5 inprecipitation per year · 800 mm
- 44.9 insnowfall per year · 114 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Skagway: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SKAGWAY, AK US (USC00508525), adjusted for the elevation of Skagway.
Skagway weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Skagway through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:40 AM | 3:40 PM | 6 h 59 min |
| February | 7:33 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 5:42 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| May | 4:22 AM | 9:32 PM | 17 h 9 min |
| June | 3:39 AM | 10:23 PM | 18 h 44 min |
| July | 4:07 AM | 10:06 PM | 17 h 58 min |
| August | 5:17 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 54 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| November | 7:54 AM | 3:37 PM | 7 h 42 min |
| December | 8:50 AM | 3:02 PM | 6 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Skagway?
Skagway has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 67°F (20°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 31.5 inches (800 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is May. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Skagway 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.
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Questions about the weather in Skagway
What is the hottest month in Skagway?
July, with an average high of 67°F (20°C).
What is the coldest month in Skagway?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Skagway?
About 31.5 inches (800 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Skagway?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Skagway?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Skagway have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
What is the weather like in Skagway in November?
Highs average 37°F and lows 27°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Skagway?
Around 7:54 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 3:37 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Skagway weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Skagway.
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