Weather forecast for today
Wainwright, AK

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 1.

Partly Cloudy
4:47 am

12:26 am
AKDT
Partly Cloudy
18°F / 7°F
  • Wind: 20mph ENE
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 2
Today, in Wainwright, clouds and sunshine will create a dynamic sky throughout the day.
The maximum temperature will be a freezing 17.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be a frigid 6.8°F.
The forecast high of 17.6°F aligns more closely with April's typical high of 14.4°F than with May's usual 30.7°F.
Sunrise will be at 4:47 am and sunset at 12:26 am; the daylight will last for 19h and 39min.

Current condition

Mostly Cloudy
1:49 am AKDT
Mostly Cloudy
  • 7°F
  • Feels like: -13°F
  • Wind: 17mph ENE
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Dewpoint: 3°F
  • Pressure: 30.07"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, in Wainwright, the sun is hidden behind a thick cloud layer, creating predominantly cloudy conditions.
The temperature is an extreme-cold 6.8°F, while the real-feel temperature, due to the wind, is evaluated at a dangerously cold -13°F. The current temperature is at the minimum anticipated for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
The current temperature (1:49 am AKDT) is 6.8°F. Feels-like temperature is -13°F.
What is the weather forecast for Wainwright for today?
Today, in Wainwright, sun and clouds will share the sky, creating a partly cloudy day.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 17.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 6.8°F.
The maximum temperature will be notably lower than the average highest temperature of 30.7°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also significantly lower than the average low of 23.2°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Thursday, in Wainwright, sunrise will be at 4:47 am and sunset at 12:26 am (AKDT).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 19h and 39min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 5°F
  • Feels like:
    -13°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 17mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
4 am
  • 5°F
  • Feels like:
    -15°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
Sunrise: 4:47 am
6 am
  • 5°F
  • Feels like:
    -15°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 17mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
8 am
  • 5°F
  • Feels like:
    -13°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 17mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
10 am
  • 7°F
  • Feels like:
    -11°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 18mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
12 pm
  • 10°F
  • Feels like:
    -8°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 19mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
2 pm
  • 12°F
  • Feels like:
    -6°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 19mph ENE
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
4 pm
  • 14°F
  • Feels like:
    -2°F
Partly Cloudy / Wind
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
6 pm
  • 16°F
  • Feels like:
    0°F
Partly Cloudy / Wind
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
8 pm
  • 16°F
  • Feels like:
    -2°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 19mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
10 pm
  • 14°F
  • Feels like:
    -4°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 19mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
Today, in Wainwright, cloudy weather is expected.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 15.8°F and the lowest temperature of 5°F. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of -0.4°F and the lowest temperature of -14.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 5 pm to 9 pm.
The maximum temperature will align more closely with April's average high of 14.4°F than with May's 30.7°F. The minimum temperature will be also more resembling April's average low of 3.6°F than May's typical value of 23.2°F.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 09:49:34 UTC
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Wainwright, Alaska, USA

  • en: Wainwright, Alaska, USA
  • es: Wainwright, Alaska, EE.UU.
  • hr: Vejnrajt, Aljaska, SAD
  • sr: Vejnrajt, Aljaska, SAD
  • zh: 韦恩赖特, 阿拉斯加州, 美国
  • Latitude: 70.636944°
  • Longitude: -160.038333°
  • Elevation: 26 ft
  • Current time: 1:49am AKDT
  • Sunrise: 4:47 am AKDT
  • Sunset: 12:26 am AKDT
  • Timezone: America/Anchorage
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