Shishmaref, Alaska Weather
Shishmaref, 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 Shishmaref, Nome.
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About Shishmaref, Alaska
Shishmaref rests on a narrow barrier island, a sliver of land between the vast Bering Sea and the shimmering Chukchi Sea, its shores frequently kissed by the icy spray. It lies 532.0 miles west-north-west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 289°T), and is situated 64.8 miles north of Brevig Mission. The landscape here is one of stark, windswept beauty, where low-lying tundra, carpeted in hardy mosses and sedges, meets the endless horizon. The air, even in summer, carries a bracing chill, a constant reminder of the Arctic's formidable presence, and the light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting spectacle before the long twilight descends. Distant ice floes, like scattered jewels, sometimes drift into view, their blue-white forms stark against the steely gray of the sea. Shishmaref’s history is deeply entwined with the sea and the traditions of its Inupiat inhabitants, who have navigated these waters for generations. The village economy, once heavily reliant on subsistence hunting and fishing, now also sees a small but vital influx from tourism, drawn by the unique Arctic environment and cultural experiences. The constant threat of coastal erosion, a stark reality of climate change, has become a defining characteristic of Shishmaref, prompting discussions and efforts toward relocation that speak to the resilience and adaptability of its people. The rhythmic sound of waves crashing against the shore is the constant soundtrack to daily life in Shishmaref, a timeless pulse that has shaped its character.
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| Location | Shishmaref, Nome, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 66.256667°N, 166.071944°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Nome) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99772 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Shishmaref, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Shishmaref, 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 Shishmaref includes coordinates 66.256667°N, 166.071944°W, situated in Nome. ZIP code 99772. 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.
