What is today's weather forecast for Whittier, AK?

Today's forecast for Whittier shows a low of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Whittier, AK?

The 7-day forecast for Whittier shows highs from 20 to 40 degrees and lows from 15 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Whittier, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Whittier this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (80% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (40% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Whittier weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Whittier forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Whittier, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

39°F
Feels Like 39°F

Humidity 91% Dew Point 37°F Wind NNE 2 MPH Gusts 7 Barometer 29.74 in.

Visibility 1.2 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 4.4 mi. WNW of central Whittier
at 5:00 AM Wed, Dec 3, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

80%

ThuDec 4

80%

FriDec 5

50%

SatDec 6

30%

SunDec 7

50%

MonDec 8

50%

TueDec 9

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 26°F to 40°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 31°F and lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1838 - Cleveland Abbe, an American meteorologist and advocate of time zones, was born on this day. He was trained as an astronomer and appointed the director of the Cincinnati Observatory in 1868. He eventually turned to meteorology and inaugurated a public weather service that served as a model for today's National Weather Service.

Whittier, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Rain. Low around 37. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 40. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 29.

Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

About Whittier, AK

Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the Chugach Census Area in the Unorganized Borough of Alaska, about 58 miles (93 km) southeast of Anchorage. The city is located within the Chugach Census Area, established in 2019 when the former Valdez–Cordova Census Area was dissolved. The city's population was 272 at the 2020 census, having increased from 220 in 2010. Almost all of its residents live in the Begich Towers Condominium, earning it the nickname of a "town under one roof". Whittier has an extremely wet climate, receiving an average of 197 inches (5,000 mm) of precipitation per year. It is a port for the Alaska Marine Highway.

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