Kivalina, Alaska Weather
Kivalina, 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 Kivalina, Northwest Arctic.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Kivalina.
About Kivalina, Alaska
Kivalina rests on a narrow spit of land, a fragile barrier between the vast Chukchi Sea and the meandering waters of the Kivalina River. It lies 506.2 miles west-north-west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 301°T), and is situated 42.6 miles west-north-west of Noatak. The landscape here is a study in muted, earthy tones, where tundra grasses, often dusted with frost even in summer, stretch towards a horizon that seems to bleed into the sky. The air carries the sharp tang of salt and the faint, earthy scent of damp moss, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Low-lying hills, worn smooth by ages of wind and ice, offer a gentle undulation to the otherwise flat expanse, their slopes often carpeted in hardy wildflowers during the brief, vibrant bloom of the Arctic summer. The light, even at midday, possesses a peculiar, diffused quality, as if filtered through a perpetual veil of mist, lending a soft, ethereal glow to the scene. The story of Kivalina is inextricably linked to the rhythms of the sea and the bounty it provides. For generations, the Inupiat people have called this place home, their lives guided by the traditional hunts of seals, walrus, and whales, a testament to their enduring connection with the marine environment. The local economy, though small, is deeply rooted in these subsistence practices, supplemented by the sale of traditional arts and crafts, intricate carvings and beadwork that speak of a rich cultural heritage. The very existence of Kivalina is a narrative of resilience; the village has faced the persistent challenges of coastal erosion and the encroaching sea, a stark reminder of the delicate balance between human habitation and the powerful forces of nature in this remote corner of the world.
Live animated radar for Kivalina and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Kivalina, Northwest Arctic, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 67.726944°N, 164.533333°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Nome) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99750 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kivalina, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kivalina, 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 Kivalina includes coordinates 67.726944°N, 164.533333°W, situated in Northwest Arctic. ZIP code 99750. 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.
