Alaska, NM
Unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico
Alaska is a small unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is 1.3 miles E of South Acomita Village, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87049.
Alaska at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- ZIP code
- 87049
- Nearest town
- South Acomita Village (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.0528, -107.5956
Weather in Alaska now
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Alaska weather by the hour
Alaska weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alaska.
This week in Alaska
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alaska
What is the weather usually like in Alaska?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 17°F average low
- 10.0 inprecipitation per year · 254 mm
- 15.0 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alaska: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CUBERO, NM US (USC00292250), adjusted for the elevation of Alaska.
Alaska weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alaska through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Alaska?
Alaska has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 10.0 inches (254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alaska is April–May and September–October. 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 Alaska
The closest live webcam is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 52.6 miles E of Alaska.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alaska.
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Questions about Alaska
Where is Alaska, NM?
Alaska is an unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico, 1.3 miles E of South Acomita Village.
What county is Alaska in?
Alaska is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Alaska, NM?
The ZIP code for Alaska is 87049.
What is the nearest town to Alaska?
South Acomita Village, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alaska?
Yes. The closest is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 52.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alaska?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Alaska?
December, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Alaska?
About 10.0 inches (254 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alaska?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alaska?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alaska have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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