Shageluk, Alaska Weather
Shageluk, Alaska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Shageluk, Yukon-Koyukuk.
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About Shageluk, Alaska
Shageluk rests on the western bank of the mighty Yukon River, a place where the vast Alaskan wilderness asserts its quiet dominion. It lies 329.4 miles west-north-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 292°T), and is situated 76.3 miles north of Aniak. Here, the land is a study in subtle greens and browns, a low-lying expanse of taiga and wetlands that stretches towards the horizon, punctuated by the silvery sheen of water. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of spruce and the damp earth, a constant reminder of the ancient forces that shaped this country. Days in Shageluk are measured by the slow arc of the sun, its light often a diffused, pearlescent glow that softens the edges of the world, particularly in the long twilight hours of summer. The Yukon itself, a broad, powerful artery, dictates the rhythm of life, its currents a constant presence, its waters reflecting the immense, ever-changing sky. The story of Shageluk is inextricably bound to the Yukon River, a vital highway for millennia. For generations, Indigenous peoples have navigated these waters, their traditions woven into the very fabric of the land. The arrival of Russian traders and later American prospectors added layers to this history, each leaving their mark on the evolving character of Shageluk. Today, the economy here is a testament to resilience and resourcefulness, with subsistence hunting and fishing remaining central, supplemented by the limited opportunities that the remote location affords, such as small-scale trapping and the occasional influx of seasonal work. The village itself is a collection of modest homes and essential services, a place where neighbors know each other by name and the collective spirit is as strong as the winter ice. The sheer remoteness of Shageluk lends it a unique aura, a sense of profound independence and an intimate connection to the wild heart of Alaska.
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| Location | Shageluk, Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 62.682222°N, 159.561944°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99665 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Shageluk, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Shageluk, 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 Shageluk includes coordinates 62.682222°N, 159.561944°W, situated in Yukon-Koyukuk. ZIP code 99665. 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.
