Atka, Alaska Weather
Atka, 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 Atka, Aleutians West.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Atka.
About Atka, Alaska
Atka rises from the sea, a rugged jewel set against the vast canvas of the Bering Sea. It lies 1102.4 miles west-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 247°T). The island's spine is a series of volcanic peaks, their slopes cloaked in a tapestry of mosses, lichens, and hardy grasses that shimmer with an almost otherworldly green under the ever-shifting sky. Deep fjords cleave the coastline, their waters mirroring the dramatic clouds that scud overhead, while the wind, a constant, unseen sculptor, carves the land into dramatic promontories and hidden coves. Here, the air itself feels ancient, carrying the briny tang of the ocean and the faint, earthy scent of damp soil. The light, particularly at dusk, can transform the landscape into a spectacle of muted golds and bruised purples, casting long shadows that stretch and writhe across the undulating terrain. The history of Atka is deeply intertwined with the resilience of its people and the bounty of the sea. For millennia, the Unangax̂ have navigated these waters, their lives shaped by the rhythms of the tides and the migration of marine life. The island bears the indelible marks of its past, from the remnants of ancient village sites to the more recent echoes of military presence during World War II. Today, the local economy remains anchored in the traditional pursuits of fishing and hunting, with the sea providing both sustenance and livelihood. The small, colorful buildings of the village huddle together for warmth and community, a testament to the enduring spirit of Atka, a place where the wild beauty of nature and the enduring strength of human connection are inextricably bound.
Live animated radar for Atka and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Atka, Aleutians West, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 52.196111°N, 174.200556°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii-Aleutian Time (America/Adak) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99547 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Atka, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Atka, 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 Atka includes coordinates 52.196111°N, 174.200556°W, situated in Aleutians West. ZIP code 99547. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Hawaii-Aleutian Time (America/Adak).
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.
