Weather in Wainwright, AK
Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 99782
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 19%).
It feels like 33°F with winds near 4 mph.
41°F, 14% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.
Current temperature is 36°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 19%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Wainwright
Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.
Wainwright is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 70.64°N latitude and 160.04°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.
Wainwright weather today
Overcast and 36°F in Wainwright, AK. Today's high is 41°F with a 18% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.56 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Wainwright
Sunrise is at 08:36 AM and sunset is at 08:26 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 35°F and a low near 31°F. The maximum rain chance is 68%.