Whittier, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Whittier now
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Whittier weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whittier.
This week in Whittier
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whittier
What is the weather usually like in Whittier?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 64°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 197.3 inprecipitation per year · 5,012 mm
- 268.2 insnowfall per year · 681 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whittier: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITTIER, AK US (USC00509829), adjusted for the elevation of Whittier.
Whittier weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whittier through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:44 AM | 4:24 PM | 6 h 39 min |
| February | 8:31 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| March | 8:07 AM | 7:59 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 9:17 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| May | 5:06 AM | 10:35 PM | 17 h 29 min |
| June | 4:17 AM | 11:33 PM | 19 h 15 min |
| July | 4:48 AM | 11:12 PM | 18 h 23 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 9:53 PM | 15 h 49 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 8:18 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| October | 8:34 AM | 6:45 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| November | 8:56 AM | 4:22 PM | 7 h 26 min |
| December | 9:56 AM | 3:43 PM | 5 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Whittier?
Whittier has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 64°F (18°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 197.3 inches (5,012 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 268 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whittier is June to September. At 43 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 Whittier
What is the hottest month in Whittier?
July, with an average high of 64°F (18°C).
What is the coldest month in Whittier?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Whittier?
About 197.3 inches (5,012 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Whittier?
Yes, about 268 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whittier?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whittier have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in Whittier in November?
Highs average 37°F and lows 29°F, with about 18.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Whittier?
Around 8:56 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:22 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Whittier weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Whittier.
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