Location & Surroundings
Lignite is a settlement in Alaska, United States, at 360 m elevation. The nearest larger town is College, about 120 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 5330 km to the east. The nearest airport is Healy River Airport, 5 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
63° 54' 34" N, 149° 1' 6" W
- Elevation 360 m (DEM: 361 m)
- Timezone America/Anchorage
- Time Shift GMT -9 (DST -8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:51
- Sunrise 09:01
- Sunset 16:17
- Day length 7 h 16 min
Nearby
Weather in Lignite
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lignite, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -9.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -11.2 to -8.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 61 W/m2.
Temperature
-9.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
997.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | -9.7 | 0.4 | 21 | 96 | 997.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -8.6 | 0.6 | 51 | 91 | 998.6 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 60.5 | n/a |
| 12h | -9.4 | 1.3 | 115 | 89 | 1,000.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 18h | -10.5 | 1.8 | 140 | 89 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -11.2 | 1.8 | 133 | 88 | 1,002.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -9.6 | 1.9 | 11 | 91 | 996.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 36h | -10.5 | 1.4 | 73 | 91 | 991.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 42h | -8.3 | 2.1 | 109 | 83 | 988.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -5.8 | 3.5 | 153 | 83 | 987.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -3.1 | 2.7 | 144 | 77 | 988.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.1 | n/a |
| 60h | -4.8 | 2.1 | 144 | 77 | 988.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 66h | -7.8 | 0.5 | 235 | 90 | 990.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -10.5 | 0.6 | 255 | 94 | 993.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lignite?
Now -9.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -11.2 to -8.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 61 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 Lignite today?
Sunrise around 08:58 and sunset around 16:20 (local time). Day length about 7h 22m.
What is the local time in Lignite?
Local time is 16:51. Time zone: America/Anchorage (UTC-09:00).
What type of place is Lignite?
Lignite is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lignite?
Elevation about 360 m. DEM 361 m.
Where is Lignite located?
It is at 63.90944, -149.01833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lignite in?
It is in United States.