Homer, Alaska Weather
Homer, 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 Homer, Kenai Peninsula.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Homer.
About Homer, Alaska
Homer unfurls along a narrow spit of land, a sliver of civilization that juts resolutely into the vast, cerulean expanse of Kachemak Bay. It lies 122.5 miles south-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 208°T), and is situated 2.3 miles south of Diamond Ridge. Here, the Kenai Mountains, their peaks often dusted with the lingering breath of winter even in the height of summer, stand as a formidable, brooding backdrop, their slopes a patchwork of emerald forests and scree. The air, perpetually damp and carrying the briny tang of the sea, often swirls with a fine mist that softens the edges of the world, rendering the distant shorelines a hazy, dreamlike suggestion. Gulls, their cries sharp and insistent, wheel and dive above the restless waters, their white forms stark against the muted blues and greys of the sky and sea. The very ground beneath one's feet feels alive, a porous blend of gravel, sand, and the tenacious roots of coastal flora, a constant reminder of the dynamic forces that shape this wild edge of the continent. This is a place where the echoes of a hardy past mingle with the vibrant pulse of a present economy deeply entwined with the sea. For generations, fishermen have cast their nets into these rich waters, their lives and livelihoods dictated by the tides and the bounty of the ocean, a tradition that continues to define Homer's character. The working waterfront, a bustling hive of activity, is a testament to this enduring spirit, with weathered boats bobbing gently at their moorings and the scent of diesel and salt permeating the air. Beyond the fishing fleets, a thriving arts community has taken root, drawn by the raw beauty and the unpretentious charm of Homer, fostering a creative energy that infuses the small shops and galleries. The spit itself, a geological marvel, offers a unique perspective, a long, slender corridor where the land and sea engage in an eternal dialogue, a constant, subtle conversation that shapes the lives of those who call Homer home.
Live animated radar for Homer and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 59.6425°N, 151.548333°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99603 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Homer, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Homer, 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 Homer includes coordinates 59.642500°N, 151.548333°W, situated in Kenai Peninsula. ZIP code 99603. 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.
