Turnagain Heights, AK
Unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Turnagain Heights is a small unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It is 12.4 miles N of Point MacKenzie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99517.
Turnagain Heights at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP code
- 99517
- Nearest town
- Point MacKenzie (12.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.1958, -149.9414
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Turnagain Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Turnagain Heights.
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What is the weather usually like in Turnagain Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 68°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 15.0 inprecipitation per year · 380 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Turnagain Heights: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANCHORAGE LAKE HOOD AP, AK US (USW00026491), adjusted for the elevation of Turnagain Heights.
Turnagain Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Turnagain Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:52 AM | 4:25 PM | 6 h 32 min |
| February | 8:38 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 11 min |
| March | 8:12 AM | 8:04 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 9:24 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| May | 5:08 AM | 10:44 PM | 17 h 36 min |
| June | 4:16 AM | 11:43 PM | 19 h 26 min |
| July | 4:49 AM | 11:22 PM | 18 h 32 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 10:01 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| September | 7:25 AM | 8:24 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| October | 8:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| November | 9:03 AM | 4:24 PM | 7 h 20 min |
| December | 10:05 AM | 3:44 PM | 5 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Turnagain Heights?
Turnagain Heights has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 68°F (20°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 15.0 inches (380 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Turnagain Heights 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 Turnagain Heights
The closest live webcam is Spenard: Minnesota (Benson & Minnesota), 1.0 miles E of Turnagain Heights.
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Questions about Turnagain Heights
Where is Turnagain Heights, AK?
Turnagain Heights is an unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, 12.4 miles N of Point MacKenzie.
What county is Turnagain Heights in?
Turnagain Heights is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Turnagain Heights, AK?
The ZIP code for Turnagain Heights is 99517.
What is the nearest town to Turnagain Heights?
Point MacKenzie, 12.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Turnagain Heights?
Yes. The closest is Spenard: Minnesota (Benson & Minnesota), 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Turnagain Heights?
July, with an average high of 68°F (20°C).
What is the coldest month in Turnagain Heights?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Turnagain Heights?
About 15.0 inches (380 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Turnagain Heights?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Turnagain Heights?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Turnagain Heights have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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