Chenega, Alaska Weather
Chenega, 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 Chenega, Chugach.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Chenega.
About Chenega, Alaska
Chenega, a place where the raw power of Prince William Sound meets the steadfast resilience of its people, unfolds as a dramatic tapestry of emerald forests clinging to steep slopes that plunge into the frigid, slate-grey waters. It lies 102.3 miles south-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 140°T), and is situated 49.4 miles east of Seward. The air here, sharp with the tang of salt and damp earth, carries the constant murmur of unseen streams and the distant cry of gulls, a wild symphony played out against a backdrop of jagged peaks that often wear crowns of mist. The very light seems different, a pearlescent glow that softens the harsh edges of the landscape, particularly in the long, lingering twilight of summer, lending an ethereal quality to the rugged beauty of this Alaskan outpost. The history of Chenega is deeply intertwined with the rhythm of the sea and the deep traditions of the Sugpiaq people, whose ancestors have navigated these waters for millennia, their lives shaped by the abundant marine life and the unforgiving climate. The devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami of 1964 reshaped not only the physical landscape but also the very existence of the original village, forcing a relocation and a profound testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Today, Chenega's economy still leans heavily on the bounty of the ocean, with fishing and subsistence activities forming the core of daily life, a connection to the natural world that is as vital as the oxygen in the crisp, clean air. The small, close-knit community embodies a quiet strength, a palpable sense of belonging forged through shared challenges and a deep respect for the wild, untamed beauty that surrounds them.
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| Location | Chenega, Chugach, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 60.063333°N, 148.011389°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99574 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Chenega, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chenega, 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 Chenega includes coordinates 60.063333°N, 148.011389°W, situated in Chugach. ZIP code 99574. 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.
