Local weather forecast

Weather in Kaktovik, AK

Updated 2026-09-26 07:15 local time · ZIP codes 99747

Overcast
Now34°F

Overcast

High / Low36° / 32°
Rain chance19%
Wind4 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast34°20% rain
8 AMOvercast33°20% rain
9 AMOvercast34°20% rain
10 AMCloudy34°16% rain
11 AMOvercast34°21% rain
12 PMCloudy34°15% rain
1 PMCloudy35°14% rain
2 PMCloudy35°13% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy36°11% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy36°10% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy35°13% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy36°14% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
36° 32°Overcast
Rain 19%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
35° 31°Sunny
Rain 31%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light snow
33° 31°Light snow
Rain 74%Gust 24 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like30°F
Humidity72%
Pressure29.65 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind4 mph SSE
Wind gusts4 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:31 AM
Sunset07:20 PM
Moonrise06:24 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 36°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 33°F
Highest rain chance8 PM · 25%
Strongest gusts6 AM · 17 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 21%).

Wear a warm coat and layers

It feels like 30°F with winds near 4 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

36°F, 10% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 34°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 21%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Kaktovik

Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.

Kaktovik is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 70.13°N latitude and 143.62°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Kaktovik weather today

Overcast and 34°F in Kaktovik, AK. Today's high is 36°F with a 19% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 4 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 29.65 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Kaktovik

Sunrise is at 07:31 AM and sunset is at 07:20 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 35°F and a low near 31°F. The maximum rain chance is 31%.

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