Sunrise, AK weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Sunrise now

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Sunrise weather by the hour

Sunrise weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sunrise

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What is the weather usually like in Sunrise?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°22°38°55°71°24°10°Jan30°14°Feb33°16°Mar45°27°Apr56°34°May63°44°Jun66°49°Jul63°46°Aug55°39°Sep42°28°Oct29°17°Nov26°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 Sunrise: 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 Sunrise.

Sunrise weather month by month

January
24° 10°F
6.3 in of rain · 14 wet days
February
30° 14°F
6.0 in of rain · 14 wet days
March
33° 16°F
5.5 in of rain · 13 wet days
April
45° 27°F
5.7 in of rain · 15 wet days
May
56° 34°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° 46°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
26° 14°F
8.0 in of rain · 16 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sunrise through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January9:48 AM4:26 PM6 h 38 min
February8:35 AM5:48 PM9 h 13 min
March8:10 AM8:02 PM11 h 51 min
April6:34 AM9:21 PM14 h 47 min
May5:08 AM10:39 PM17 h 30 min
June4:19 AM11:37 PM19 h 18 min
July4:51 AM11:16 PM18 h 25 min
August6:07 AM9:57 PM15 h 50 min
September7:24 AM8:21 PM12 h 57 min
October8:38 AM6:48 PM10 h 10 min
November8:59 AM4:25 PM7 h 25 min
December10:00 AM3:45 PM5 h 45 min

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

What is the weather like in Sunrise?

Sunrise 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 Sunrise is May to August. At 269 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 Sunrise

What is the hottest month in Sunrise?

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

What is the coldest month in Sunrise?

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

How much does it rain in Sunrise?

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

Does it snow in Sunrise?

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

When is the best time to visit Sunrise?

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

What climate does Sunrise have?

Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

What is the weather like in Sunrise in November?

Highs average 29°F and lows 17°F, with about 6.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Sunrise?

Around 8:59 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:25 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Sunrise weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sunrise.

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