Location & Surroundings
Matanuska is a settlement in Alaska, United States, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gateway, 3 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 5370 km to the east. The nearest airport is Colberg Airport, 3 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
61° 32' 31" N, 149° 13' 47" W
- Elevation 8 m (DEM: 11 m)
- Timezone America/Anchorage
- Time Shift GMT -9 (DST -8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:56
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 20:21
- Day length 12 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matanuska
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matanuska, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.6 to 13.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Temperature
10.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 10.4 | 0.6 | 74 | 70 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.2 | 0.9 | 274 | 64 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 414.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.6 | 0.8 | 104 | 82 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 107.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.2 | 1.3 | 114 | 74 | 1,016.7 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.7 | 2.9 | 114 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 2.6 | 109 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 4.01 / 4.01 | 100 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 1.0 | 179 | 91 | 1,009.8 | 4.80 / 8.81 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.9 | 0.4 | 310 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.14 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.8 | 0.5 | 87 | 76 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 43.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.2 | 2.3 | 274 | 69 | 1,015.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 370.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.2 | 1.1 | 49 | 85 | 1,015.8 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 97 | 46.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.1 | 0.6 | 326 | 96 | 1,016.1 | 1.78 / 1.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.0 | 1.0 | 42 | 94 | 1,015.9 | 0.59 / 2.53 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matanuska?
Now 10.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.6 to 13.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 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 Matanuska today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 20:24 (local time). Day length about 13h 05m.
What is the local time in Matanuska?
Local time is 18:56. Time zone: America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is Matanuska?
Matanuska is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matanuska?
Elevation about 8 m. DEM 11 m.
Where is Matanuska located?
It is at 61.54194, -149.22972 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matanuska in?
It is in United States.