Location & Surroundings

The Bluff is a cliff(s) in Alaska, United States. The nearest larger town is Bethel, about 130 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 6025 km to the east. The nearest airport is Marshall Don Hunter Sr. Airport, 10 km away.

Overview

The Bluff is cliff in Kusilvak Census Area, United States of America.

It is located in Kusilvak Census Area, United States.

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Kusilvak Census Area
  • Type cliff(s) (CLF)
  • a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area

Geography

  • Coordinates
    61° 56' 25" N, 162° 9' 2" W
  • Elevation 0 m (DEM: 5 m)
  • Timezone America/Nome
  • Time Shift GMT -9 (DST -8)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Water
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Weather in The Bluff

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

Now -3.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -3.7 to -1.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 92 W/m2.

Temperature
-3.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
998.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 -3.1 1.9 2 87 998.0 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h -3.7 2.6 13 90 999.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
12h -1.8 2.2 12 78 999.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 91.9 n/a
18h -3.3 2.0 24 84 999.0 0.00 / 0.00 8 22.0 n/a
Tomorrow -3.6 1.8 33 84 998.1 0.00 / 0.00 79 0.0 n/a
30h -4.6 2.1 66 86 996.9 0.00 / 0.00 36 0.0 n/a
36h -3.5 2.4 52 73 996.5 0.00 / 0.00 8 88.3 n/a
42h -4.6 3.2 57 79 996.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 20.9 n/a
Monday -5.5 3.4 37 83 997.0 0.00 / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
54h -5.9 3.3 39 84 995.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h -4.0 4.0 33 73 993.9 0.00 / 0.00 78 69.7 n/a
66h -5.6 3.8 16 73 992.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 17.0 n/a
Tuesday -5.8 3.1 343 79 991.8 0.00 / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Bluff?
Now -3.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -3.7 to -1.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 92 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 The Bluff today?
Sunrise around 09:35 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 7h 53m.
What is the local time in The Bluff?
Local time is 12:45. Time zone: America/Nome (UTC-09:00).
What type of place is The Bluff?
The Bluff is a cliff(s).
What is the elevation of The Bluff?
Elevation about 0 m. DEM 5 m.
Where is The Bluff located?
It is at 61.94028, -162.15056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Bluff in?
It is in United States.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2016-12-07
geonames https://www.geonames.org/5857723

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