Weather forecast for today
Wainwright, AK

Weather forecast for today

Tuesday, Apr 8.

Partly Cloudy
6:58 am

10:25 pm
AKDT
Partly Cloudy
3°F / -9°F
  • Wind: 11mph E
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 1
On Tuesday, in Wainwright, intermittent cloud cover is expected, allowing for some sunshine.
The highest forecasted temperature is a polar cold 3.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be a dangerously cold -9.4°F.
The colder conditions bring a maximum of 3.2°F, more representative of March than April.
Sunrise was at 6:58 am and sunset will be at 10:25 pm; the daylight will last for 15h and 27min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
11:22 am AKDT
Partly Cloudy
  • -8°F
  • Feels like: -22°F
  • Wind: 8mph E
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Dewpoint: -9°F
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
At the moment, mild cloud cover is present, keeping the day bright but not completely clear.
The temperature is a life-threatening -7.6°F, while the apparent temperature, due to the wind, is estimated at a dangerously cold -22°F. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-expected -9.4°F for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
Currently (11:22 am AKDT) it is -7.6°F in Wainwright. Feels-like temperature is -22°F.
What is the weather forecast for Wainwright for today?
On Tuesday, expect partly sunny skies with periods of cloudiness.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 3.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be -9.4°F.
The highest temperature will be noticeably lower than the average maximum of 14.4°F in April. The lowest temperature will be also significantly lower than the average low of 3.6°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Tuesday, in Wainwright, sunrise was at 6:58 am and sunset will be at 10:25 pm (AKDT).
How long is the day today?
Today in Wainwright, the daylight will last for 15h and 27min.

Hourly weather forecast

12 pm
  • -6°F
  • Feels like:
    -20°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph E
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
  • -2°F
  • Feels like:
    -17°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph E
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 0°F
  • Feels like:
    -15°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph E
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 1°F
  • Feels like:
    -15°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph E
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 1°F
  • Feels like:
    -13°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph E
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 3°F
  • Feels like:
    -13°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 3°F
  • Feels like:
    -13°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 1°F
  • Feels like:
    -15°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 0°F
  • Feels like:
    -17°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
9 pm
  • 0°F
  • Feels like:
    -18°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • -2°F
  • Feels like:
    -20°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 10:25 pm
11 pm
  • -4°F
  • Feels like:
    -20°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, overcast weather is expected.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 3.2°F and a minimum of -5.8°F. The feels-like temperature will be between a minimum of -20.2°F and a maximum of -13°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 5 pm and 6 pm.
The temperature will feel more alike with March's average high than the expected maximum for April. The minimum temperature will be also more resembling March's average low of -9.2°F than April's typical value of 3.6°F.
Updated: Apr 8, 2025 @ 19:22:35 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: 11:22am AKDT
  • Sunrise: 6:58 am AKDT
  • Sunset: 10:25 pm AKDT
  • Timezone: America/Anchorage
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