Shungnak, Alaska Weather
Shungnak, 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 Shungnak, Northwest Arctic.
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About Shungnak, Alaska
Shungnak rests on the Kobuk River, a place where the vastness of Alaska breathes through the landscape. It lies 301.1 miles west-north-west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 302°T), and is situated 148.0 miles east of Kotzebue. The terrain here is a study in subtle contrasts: low-lying tundra, carpeted in mosses and hardy shrubs, gives way to the broader, more patient sweep of the river valley. This is a land shaped by ancient forces, where the sky feels immense, stretching from horizon to horizon in shades of pale blue during the long summer days, and a profound, star-dusted black in the heart of winter. The air, when it carries the scent of spruce and damp earth, often brings with it the distant murmur of the water, a constant, low thrum that underscores the quietude of the surroundings. The light, too, has a particular quality, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the clouds in hues of rose and apricot, a fleeting spectacle that seems to hold the entire landscape in a hushed reverence. The history of Shungnak is inextricably linked to the river that gives it life, a vital artery for transportation and sustenance for generations of Iñupiat people. Long before it became a permanent settlement, this area was a gathering place, a hub for hunting and fishing, its bounty drawn from the rich waters and the surrounding caribou grounds. The discovery of jade in the nearby mountains eventually added a new dimension to Shungnak's economy, a distinctive local industry that continues to draw attention and provide a unique livelihood. This blend of ancient tradition and a more recent resourcefulness defines the character of Shungnak, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the resilience of its people is as evident as the enduring landscape itself.
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| Location | Shungnak, Northwest Arctic, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 66.888056°N, 157.136389°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99773 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Shungnak, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Shungnak, 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 Shungnak includes coordinates 66.888056°N, 157.136389°W, situated in Northwest Arctic. ZIP code 99773. 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.
