Westgate, AK
Unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Westgate is a small unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It is 1.9 miles S of South Van Horn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99775.
Westgate at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP code
- 99775
- Nearest town
- South Van Horn (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 64.8372, -147.7958
Weather in Westgate now
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Westgate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Westgate.
This week in Westgate
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Westgate
What is the weather usually like in Westgate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 73°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -14°F average low
- 12.6 inprecipitation per year · 321 mm
- 51.5 insnowfall per year · 131 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Westgate: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAIRBANKS MIDTOWN, AK US (USC00502970), adjusted for the elevation of Westgate.
Westgate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Westgate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:21 AM | 3:40 PM | 5 h 18 min |
| February | 8:45 AM | 5:25 PM | 8 h 39 min |
| March | 8:05 AM | 7:54 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 9:30 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| May | 4:21 AM | 11:13 PM | 18 h 51 min |
| June | 2:50 AM | 12:52 AM | 22 h 2 min |
| July | 3:49 AM | 12:05 AM | 20 h 15 min |
| August | 5:36 AM | 10:14 PM | 16 h 38 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| October | 8:42 AM | 6:31 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| November | 9:24 AM | 3:47 PM | 6 h 22 min |
| December | 10:47 AM | 2:45 PM | 3 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Westgate?
Westgate has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -14°F (-25°C).
It gets about 12.6 inches (321 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Westgate 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 Westgate
The closest live webcam is Fairbanks: University Avenue, 0.6 miles NW of Westgate.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Westgate.
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Questions about Westgate
Where is Westgate, AK?
Westgate is an unincorporated community in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, 1.9 miles S of South Van Horn.
What county is Westgate in?
Westgate is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
What is the ZIP code of Westgate, AK?
The ZIP code for Westgate is 99775.
What is the nearest town to Westgate?
South Van Horn, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Westgate?
Yes. The closest is Fairbanks: University Avenue, 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Westgate?
July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Westgate?
January, with an average low of -14°F (-25°C).
How much does it rain in Westgate?
About 12.6 inches (321 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Westgate?
Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Westgate?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Westgate have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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