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Eek lies low against the broad sweep of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, a place where the land seems to gather itself before surrendering to the vast, indifferent sky. It lies 414.9 miles west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 266°T), and is situated 23.5 miles east-south-east of Tuntutuliak. Here, the terrain is a subtle, yielding tapestry of sedge and moss, punctuated by the meandering silver threads of small rivers and sloughs that cradle the village. Low, rounded hills, softened by centuries of wind and weather, offer a gentle contour to the otherwise flat expanse, and the air, even in summer, carries a cool, damp promise of the coming winter. The light here is a unique character, often diffused by a persistent haze, casting a soft, ethereal glow that can make the distant horizon seem both impossibly close and infinitely far. Small, sturdy homes, painted in practical, cheerful hues, cluster together, a human punctuation mark against the immense, untamed landscape. The lifeblood of Eek has always been tied to the water and the land, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the bounty they offer. For generations, the Yup'ik people have fished the abundant salmon runs and hunted the caribou that roam these wetlands, traditions that continue to shape the village's economy and cultural identity. The village itself is a testament to this enduring connection, a place where modern necessities mingle with ancient ways. Small boats are a common sight, their hulls reflecting the muted colours of the sky, ready for a journey downriver to gather provisions or simply to feel the pulse of the waterways. The economy, while modest, is sustained by these traditional livelihoods, supplemented by government services and a small amount of local commerce, a quiet resilience that defines the character of Eek.
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| Location | Eek, Bethel, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 60.218889°N, 162.024444°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Nome) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99578 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Eek, 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 Eek includes coordinates 60.218889°N, 162.024444°W, situated in Bethel. ZIP code 99578. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Alaska Time (America/Nome).
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.