Summit, AK
Unincorporated community in Denali Borough, Alaska
Summit is a small unincorporated community in Denali Borough, Alaska. It is 12.8 miles NE of Cantwell, the nearest town.
Summit at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Denali Borough
- Nearest town
- Cantwell (12.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 63.3314, -149.1222
Weather in Summit now
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Summit weather by the hour
Summit weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Summit.
This week in Summit
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Summit
What is the weather usually like in Summit?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 66°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -9°F average low
- 16.8 inprecipitation per year · 427 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Summit: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANTWELL 2 E, AK US (USC00501243), adjusted for the elevation of Summit.
Summit weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Summit through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:09 AM | 4:02 PM | 5 h 53 min |
| February | 8:43 AM | 5:37 PM | 8 h 53 min |
| March | 8:10 AM | 8:00 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| May | 4:44 AM | 11:01 PM | 18 h 16 min |
| June | 3:37 AM | 12:16 AM | 20 h 38 min |
| July | 4:19 AM | 11:45 PM | 19 h 25 min |
| August | 5:51 AM | 10:09 PM | 16 h 18 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| October | 8:43 AM | 6:40 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| November | 9:16 AM | 4:05 PM | 6 h 49 min |
| December | 10:28 AM | 3:15 PM | 4 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Summit?
Summit 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 -9°F (-23°C).
It gets about 16.8 inches (427 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Summit 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 Summit
The closest live webcam is Garner: Parks Highway, 33.4 miles N of Summit.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Summit.
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Questions about Summit
Where is Summit, AK?
Summit is an unincorporated community in Denali Borough, Alaska, 12.8 miles NE of Cantwell.
What county is Summit in?
Summit is in Denali Borough, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Summit?
Cantwell, 12.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Summit?
Yes. The closest is Garner: Parks Highway, 33.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Summit?
July, with an average high of 66°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Summit?
January, with an average low of -9°F (-23°C).
How much does it rain in Summit?
About 16.8 inches (427 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Summit?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Summit?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Summit have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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