Location & Surroundings
Lion Head is a peak in Alaska, United States, at 873 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palmer, 79 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 5285 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sheep Mountain Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: Nutsada'iy · Natsede'aayi · Glacier Point
Overview
Lion Head is mountain in Alaska, United States of America.
It is located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
61° 47' 1" N, 147° 39' 55" W
- Elevation 873 m (DEM: 584 m)
- Timezone America/Anchorage
- Time Shift GMT -9 (DST -8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:18
- Sunrise 08:55
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 9 h 20 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Lion Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lion Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -10.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -10.0 to -5.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 169 W/m2.
Temperature
-10.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,026.7 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | -10.0 | 1.4 | 154 | 78 | 1,026.7 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -9.7 | 1.5 | 149 | 72 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -9.1 | 1.0 | 158 | 72 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 18h | -5.9 | 1.0 | 116 | 73 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 168.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -8.2 | 1.6 | 154 | 72 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 30h | -7.9 | 1.4 | 177 | 64 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -7.3 | 1.1 | 176 | 74 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 42h | -4.7 | 0.2 | 169 | 75 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 188.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | -5.3 | 0.1 | 140 | 81 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 54h | -4.1 | 0.7 | 194 | 93 | 1,023.4 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -3.4 | 1.2 | 215 | 88 | 1,022.0 | 0.44 / 0.97 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.7 | 1.4 | 264 | 89 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 38 | 131.8 | n/a |
| Monday | -5.4 | 3.0 | 211 | 83 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 32 | 21.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lion Head?
Now -10.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -10.0 to -5.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 169 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 Lion Head today?
Sunrise around 08:55 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 9h 19m.
What is the local time in Lion Head?
Local time is 06:18. Time zone: America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is Lion Head?
Lion Head is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Lion Head?
Elevation about 873 m. DEM 584 m.
Where is Lion Head located?
It is at 61.78361, -147.66528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lion Head in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry