Whitshed, AK
Unincorporated community in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Whitshed is a small unincorporated community in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. It is 11.5 miles E of Cordova, the nearest town.
Whitshed at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Chugach Census Area
- Nearest town
- Cordova (11.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 60.4697, -145.9578
Weather in Whitshed now
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Whitshed weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitshed.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitshed
What is the weather usually like in Whitshed?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 62°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 168.6 inprecipitation per year · 4,284 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitshed: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CORDOVA WWTP, AK US (USC00502179), adjusted for the elevation of Whitshed.
Whitshed weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitshed through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:31 AM | 4:15 PM | 6 h 44 min |
| February | 8:19 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| March | 7:56 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| May | 4:58 AM | 10:22 PM | 17 h 24 min |
| June | 4:10 AM | 11:18 PM | 19 h 7 min |
| July | 4:41 AM | 10:58 PM | 18 h 17 min |
| August | 5:54 AM | 9:41 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 8:07 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| October | 8:23 AM | 6:35 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| November | 8:43 AM | 4:13 PM | 7 h 30 min |
| December | 9:42 AM | 3:35 PM | 5 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Whitshed?
Whitshed has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 62°F (17°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 168.6 inches (4,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Whitshed is June to September. 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 Whitshed
The closest live webcam is Wortmanns: Richardson Highway, 44.6 miles N of Whitshed.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitshed.
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Questions about Whitshed
Where is Whitshed, AK?
Whitshed is an unincorporated community in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, 11.5 miles E of Cordova.
What county is Whitshed in?
Whitshed is in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Whitshed?
Cordova, 11.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitshed?
Yes. The closest is Wortmanns: Richardson Highway, 44.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitshed?
July, with an average high of 62°F (17°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitshed?
February, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Whitshed?
About 168.6 inches (4,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Whitshed?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whitshed?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitshed have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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