Unalaska, Alaska Weather
Unalaska, 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 Unalaska, Aleutians West.
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About Unalaska, Alaska
Unalaska rises from the mist-shrouded Aleutian chain like a rugged sentinel, its volcanic slopes cloaked in a tapestry of mosses and resilient grasses that shimmer with an almost otherworldly green after a passing shower. It lies 794.8 miles west-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 238°T), and is situated 35.9 miles west-south-west of Akutan. Jagged peaks, softened by ages of wind and rain, plunge dramatically towards the cold, grey waters of the Bering Sea, where the air carries the sharp, briny scent of kelp and distant fishing fleets. The land itself feels ancient, shaped by immense geological forces, with the skeletal remains of glaciers still visible in the high cirques, and the constant whisper of the wind a perpetual soundtrack to the wild, untamed beauty of this remote outpost. Even the sunlight, when it breaks through the perpetual cloud cover, seems to possess a unique quality, casting long, ethereal shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain, lending a spectral glow to the scene. This island's story is deeply entwined with the sea, a truth evident in the bustling Dutch Harbor, a hub of commercial fishing that pulses with the lifeblood of the region. For centuries, the Unangan people have navigated these waters, their heritage a quiet undercurrent beneath the modern industries that now define Unalaska. The echoes of World War II, when this strategic location became a crucial battleground, are still palpable, a layer of history etched into the landscape, a reminder of its past significance. Today, the economy thrives on the bounty of the ocean, from vast crab fisheries to salmon runs, a testament to the enduring relationship between the people and the powerful, unpredictable waters that surround them. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a steady, unhurried cadence that reflects the vastness of the surrounding wilderness.
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| Location | Unalaska, Aleutians West, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 53.873611°N, 166.536667°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Nome) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99685, 99692 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Unalaska, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Unalaska, 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 Unalaska includes coordinates 53.873611°N, 166.536667°W, situated in Aleutians West. ZIP code 99685, 99692. 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.
