Alakanuk weather by month & the best time to visit
United States · seaside town · subarctic climate
Alakanuk is short on reliable sunshine. Its best month is July (Score 36/100) — for stronger sun, try one of the nearby alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Alakanuk?
Alakanuk never gets truly sunny weather: July is as good as it gets at 36/100, and January is the low point (0/100). If sunshine is the point of the trip, the nearby alternatives do better.
How sunny is Alakanuk?
Alakanuk isn't a sunny place by world standards: about 1,659 hours of sunshine a year. July (36/100) is noticeably better than January (0). It ranks #510 of 580 destinations in United States for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,279 hours. The year's 688 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -11° / 12°F | -16° / 3°F | 41 mm | 0 | -1° / 30°F |
| February | 0 | -8° / 18°F | -14° / 7°F | 47 mm | 0 | -1° / 30°F |
| March | 0 | -8° / 18°F | -14° / 7°F | 33 mm | 1 | -1° / 30°F |
| April | 0 | -2° / 28°F | -7° / 19°F | 38 mm | 2 | -1° / 30°F |
| May | 0 | 6° / 43°F | 0° / 32°F | 44 mm | 3 | 1° / 34°F |
| June | 20 | 11° / 52°F | 6° / 43°F | 52 mm | 3 | 9° / 48°F |
| July | 36 | 14° / 57°F | 9° / 48°F | 83 mm | 3 | 14° / 57°F |
| August | 30 | 13° / 55°F | 9° / 48°F | 90 mm | 3 | 12° / 54°F |
| September | 6 | 9° / 48°F | 6° / 43°F | 86 mm | 1 | 10° / 50°F |
| October | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 0° / 32°F | 68 mm | 0 | 4° / 39°F |
| November | 0 | -4° / 25°F | -8° / 18°F | 55 mm | 0 | 0° / 32°F |
| December | 0 | -9° / 16°F | -14° / 7°F | 51 mm | 0 | -1° / 30°F |
Sea temperature in Alakanuk by month
The sea off Alakanuk is warmest in July at around 14°C / 57°F, and coolest in January at -1°C / 30°F. It never reaches comfortable swimming temperatures (21°C+). Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Alakanuk: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Alakanuk?
Alakanuk is a seaside town in United States with a subarctic climate — the sea reaches 14°C at its warmest.
How many hours of sunshine does Alakanuk get a year?
Alakanuk gets about 1,659 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around July.
When is the best time to visit Alakanuk?
Alakanuk is short on reliable sunshine — its best month is only July at 36/100. For a sunnier trip, see the nearest strong-sun alternatives listed on the page.
What is the least sunny month in Alakanuk?
January is the least sunny month in Alakanuk, scoring 0/100 with about 41 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Alakanuk?
The sea in Alakanuk ranges from about -1°C (January) to 14°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Alakanuk?
The typical midday UV index in Alakanuk peaks around 3 (moderate) in May, easing to about 0 (low) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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