Wells, AK
Unincorporated community in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
Wells is a small unincorporated community in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. It is 2.1 miles SE of Klukwan, the nearest town.
Wells at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- Nearest town
- Klukwan (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 59.4167, -135.9331
Weather in Wells now
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Wells weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wells.
This week in Wells
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wells
What is the weather usually like in Wells?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 68°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,227 mm
- 245.1 insnowfall per year · 623 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wells: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAINES 40NW, AK US (USC00503504), adjusted for the elevation of Wells.
Wells weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wells through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:43 AM | 3:43 PM | 7 h 0 min |
| February | 7:35 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| April | 5:44 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| May | 4:25 AM | 9:34 PM | 17 h 8 min |
| June | 3:42 AM | 10:26 PM | 18 h 43 min |
| July | 4:10 AM | 10:08 PM | 17 h 57 min |
| August | 5:19 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 54 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| November | 7:56 AM | 3:40 PM | 7 h 43 min |
| December | 8:52 AM | 3:05 PM | 6 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Wells?
Wells has a mediterranean subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 68°F (20°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 245 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wells 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 Wells
The closest live webcam is Wells: Haines Highway, 1.1 miles SW of Wells.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wells.
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Questions about Wells
Where is Wells, AK?
Wells is an unincorporated community in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, 2.1 miles SE of Klukwan.
What county is Wells in?
Wells is in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Wells?
Klukwan, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wells?
Yes. The closest is Wells: Haines Highway, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wells?
July, with an average high of 68°F (20°C).
What is the coldest month in Wells?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Wells?
About 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Wells?
Yes, about 245 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wells?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wells have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
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