Ambler, Alaska Weather
Ambler, Alaska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Ambler, Northwest Arctic.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Ambler.
About Ambler, Alaska
Ambler lies at the confluence of the Kobuk River and its tributaries, a ribbon of life unfurling across the immense, wild expanse of Northwest Alaska. It lies 324.3 miles west-north-west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 303°T), and is situated 87.7 miles east-north-east of Noorvik. Here, the land is a study in muted, earthy tones—tundra stretching to a horizon that dips and rises with the subtle swell of the permafrost-rich terrain. Low-lying willows and alders hug the riverbanks, their branches reaching like skeletal fingers towards the vast, often cloud-laden sky. In the brief, explosive bloom of summer, wildflowers paint fleeting splashes of violet and yellow across the otherwise somber palette, a vibrant testament to resilience. The air itself carries the crisp, clean scent of boreal forest and damp earth, a constant reminder of the raw, untamed nature that encircles Ambler. The history of Ambler is intrinsically tied to the bounty and challenges of this northern landscape. For millennia, this region has been a vital artery for the Iñupiat people, who have navigated its waterways and harvested its resources with profound knowledge and respect. The modern settlement of Ambler grew around a trading post, a necessary waypoint for the flow of goods and ideas in a land where distances are vast and travel is dictated by the seasons. The local economy still relies heavily on subsistence living, with hunting, fishing, and trapping forming the backbone of many households. The Kobuk River, a constant presence, serves not only as a source of sustenance but also as the primary highway, its currents carrying boats laden with supplies and connecting Ambler to the outside world. The quiet rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun's arc and the river's flow, a gentle pulse that beats in harmony with the ancient land.
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| Location | Ambler, Northwest Arctic, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 67.086111°N, 157.851389°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99786 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ambler, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ambler, Alaska, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Ambler includes coordinates 67.086111°N, 157.851389°W, situated in Northwest Arctic. ZIP code 99786. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Alaska Time (America/Anchorage).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
