Merrill Field, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Special Weather Statement

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Clear 5°F
Feels Like -1°F  
Humidity 69% Dew Point -3°F Wind NE 3 MPH Barometer 29.42 in.
Visibility 10 mi.
Report from a NOAA weather station 0.4 mi. W of central Merrill Field
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Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15
Mon Dec 15: Mostly Clear, Low 10F
 
10
TueDec 16
Tue Dec 16: Partly Sunny, High 12F, Low 4F
12
4
WedDec 17
Wed Dec 17: Sunny, High 9F, Low 2F
9
2
ThuDec 18
Thu Dec 18: Sunny, High 6F, Low -7F
6
-7
FriDec 19
Fri Dec 19: Sunny, High 3F, Low -6F
3
-6
SatDec 20
Sat Dec 20: Sunny, High 6F, Low -3F
6
-3
SunDec 21
Sun Dec 21: Mostly Sunny, High 7F, Low -4F
7
-4

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 3°F to 12°F. Dry weather expected throughout the week.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 17°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 24°F with lows around 12°F.

This Date in Weather History

1811 - An estimated Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Mississippi Valley near the town of New Madrid in Missouri at 2:15 am local time. People were awakened by the shaking in New York City, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina. The ground motions were described as most alarming and frightening in places like Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. In the epicentral area, the ground surface was described as in great convulsion with sand and water ejected tens of feet into the air.

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Merrill Field, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Partly Sunny

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. South wind around 5 mph.

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 9. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Clear

Night: Clear, with a low around 2. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 6. North wind around 10 mph.

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -7.

Friday Dec 19

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 3.

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -6.

Saturday Dec 20

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 6.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

Sunday Dec 21

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.

Monday Dec 22

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 6.

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