South Lakes, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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South Lakes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Lakes.
This week in South Lakes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Lakes
What is the weather usually like in South Lakes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 67°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 18.8 inprecipitation per year · 478 mm
- 62.0 insnowfall per year · 157 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Lakes: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANDERSON LAKE, AK US (USC00500302), adjusted for the elevation of South Lakes.
South Lakes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Lakes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:53 AM | 4:19 PM | 6 h 26 min |
| February | 8:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| March | 8:10 AM | 8:01 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 9:23 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| May | 5:02 AM | 10:45 PM | 17 h 42 min |
| June | 4:08 AM | 11:46 PM | 19 h 38 min |
| July | 4:42 AM | 11:23 PM | 18 h 41 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 10:00 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 8:21 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| October | 8:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| November | 9:04 AM | 4:19 PM | 7 h 15 min |
| December | 10:07 AM | 3:37 PM | 5 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in South Lakes?
South Lakes has a mediterranean subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 67°F (20°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 18.8 inches (478 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 62 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Lakes is May to August. At 371 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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 South Lakes
What is the hottest month in South Lakes?
July, with an average high of 67°F (20°C).
What is the coldest month in South Lakes?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in South Lakes?
About 18.8 inches (478 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in South Lakes?
Yes, about 62 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Lakes?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Lakes have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
What is the weather like in South Lakes in November?
Highs average 30°F and lows 17°F, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in South Lakes?
Around 9:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:19 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this South Lakes weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of South Lakes.
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