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Location & Surroundings

Gulkana is a village in Alaska, United States with 119 inhabitants, at 426 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Badger, about 300 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 5165 km to the east. The nearest airport is Gulkana Airport, 13 km away.

Also known as: C'uul C'ena' · Kulkana

Overview

Gulkana is human settlement in Valdez–Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States of America.

It is located in Valdez–Cordova Census Area, United States.

The population is about 110 (2020).

It covers about 90 square kilometre.

Also known as: Gulkana, Alaska

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Locator map

Locator map AKMap-doton-Gulkana.PNG

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Valdez–Cordova Census Area
  • Area 90 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    62° 15' 54" N, 145° 24' 25" W
  • Elevation 426 m (DEM: 441 m)
  • Timezone America/Anchorage
  • Time Shift GMT -9 (DST -8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 119
  • Pop. Density 2 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

C'uul C'ena'
Kulkana

Weather in Gulkana

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gulkana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 5.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 16.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.

Temperature
5.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 5.2 1.1 330 86 1,020.3 - / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
6h 9.5 0.8 306 59 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 2 63.9 n/a
12h 16.2 1.4 356 27 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 97 455.1 n/a
18h 7.8 1.9 2 55 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 71 124.0 n/a
Tomorrow 3.6 1.6 344 75 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
30h 8.1 1.1 342 59 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.00 97 62.2 n/a
36h 15.0 1.8 184 36 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 430.2 n/a
42h 8.8 1.1 177 52 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 101.8 n/a
Tuesday 10.0 4.9 186 57 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 10.9 4.9 167 56 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 16.9 n/a
60h 12.8 7.8 166 55 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 159.4 n/a
66h 9.8 7.3 192 74 1,005.8 0.01 / 0.01 100 26.5 n/a
Wednesday 6.9 4.1 199 92 1,008.4 7.01 / 7.02 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gulkana?
Now 5.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.6 to 16.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gulkana today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 20:13 (local time). Day length about 13h 13m.
What is the local time in Gulkana?
Local time is 13:46. Time zone: America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is Gulkana?
Gulkana is a populated place.
How many people live in Gulkana?
Population about 119.
What is the elevation of Gulkana?
Elevation about 426 m. DEM 441 m.
Where is Gulkana located?
It is at 62.26500, -145.40700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gulkana in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2024-05-22
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