Alaska Now
Job Market
4.3%
unemployment rate
Health Pulse
1
virus trending up
Crime Trends
33.54
violent crime /100k
National Parks
10
active alerts
Sources: BLS, CDC, FBI Crime Data Explorer, National Park Service. Click a card for details.
Right Now
42.8°F
Cloudy
Humidity
81%
Wind
0 mph
Today: Rain Showers, high near 52°F, low around 31°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Hourly forecast
8 AM
46°
21%
9 AM
48°
21%
10 AM
51°
29%
11 AM
52°
29%
12 PM
52°
29%
1 PM
52°
58%
2 PM
52°
58%
3 PM
52°
58%
4 PM
51°
80%
5 PM
50°
80%
6 PM
49°
80%
7 PM
47°
77%
8 PM
46°
77%
9 PM
45°
77%
10 PM
43°
79%
11 PM
42°
79%
12 AM
40°
79%
1 AM
39°
83%
2 AM
36°
83%
3 AM
35°
83%
4 AM
34°
76%
5 AM
32°
76%
6 AM
32°
76%
7 AM
31°
69%
7-day forecast
Today
52°F
Rain Showers
Tonight
31°F
Rain Showers
Monday
39°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Monday Night
32°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Rain And Snow Showers
Tuesday
51°F
Scattered Rain And Snow Showers
Tuesday Night
36°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Wednesday
52°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
38°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Thursday
56°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Thursday Night
43°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Friday
60°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Friday Night
45°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Saturday
58°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Saturday Night
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
Recent Earthquakes
- 9 km ENE of Fox, AlaskaM 0.8
- 24 km SSE of Eureka Roadhouse, AlaskaM 1.6
- 34 km SSE of Nelchina, AlaskaM 1.2
- 59 km ENE of Pedro Bay, AlaskaM 0.4
- 37 km NE of Big Delta, AlaskaM 1.5
- 51 km ENE of Pedro Bay, AlaskaM 2.0
- 17 km NNW of Nikiski, AlaskaM 2.4
- 87 km NNW of Karluk, AlaskaM 0.7
- 39 km SSW of Cantwell, AlaskaM 2.4
- 80 km WNW of Tyonek, AlaskaM 1.6
Active Wildfires
- Tatlanika — Denali38,421 ac (15% contained)
- Mukluk — Southeast Fairbanks7,335 ac (29% contained)
- Shaw — Southeast Fairbanks3,459 ac (0% contained)
- Shorty — Yukon-Koyukuk7 ac
- Ripinski — Haines0 ac
- Winter Island — Prince of Wales-Hyder0 ac
Source: National Interagency Fire Center.
Disaster Declarations
- MUKLUK FIRETue Aug 18 2026Southeast Fairbanks (Census Area)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGFri May 29 2026Kipnuk (ANV/ANVSA)
- SEVERE STORMTue Apr 07 2026Matanuska-Susitna (Borough)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGWed Oct 22 2025Pribilof Island Regional Educational Attendance Area
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGWed Oct 22 2025Lower Kuskokwim Regional Educational Attendance Area
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGWed Oct 22 2025Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGWed Oct 22 2025Yukon Koyukuk Regional Educational Attendance Area
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGWed Oct 22 2025St. Marys City School District
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGWed Oct 22 2025Northwest Arctic (Borough)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGWed Oct 22 2025Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
More for Alaska
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83 EPA-registered Toxic Release Inventory facilities in Alaska.
Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a state-level retail gasoline series for Alaska. See national gas prices.
Electricity
commercial price
22.32¢/kWh
industrial price
20.03¢/kWh
residential price
26.09¢/kWh
Natural gas price
commercial price
$12.75/MCF
industrial price
$8.13/MCF
residential price
$14.40/MCF
Energy mix (generation share)
natural gas: 40.4%hydro: 28.7%other: 16.4%coal: 12.3%wind: 2.0%solar: 0.2%
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Economy
Gross Domestic Product: All Industry Total
75011.6
Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industry Total
57488
All-Transactions House Price Index for Alaska
494.13
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Alaska-specific series.
Housing
Median home value
$352,900
Median gross rent
$1,419/mo
Homeownership rate
66.84%
Housing units
328,491
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Population & Income
Median age
35.8
Median household income
$92,788
Per capita income
$46,573
Poverty rate
10.1%
Unemployment rate (ACS)
5.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
Avg. commute
17 min
Veterans
10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Race & Ethnicity
White alone
59.6%
Black or African American
3.0%
Asian
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.3%
Major Cities
Airports
ANC — Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportADK — Adak AirportWKK — Aleknagik / New AirportABL — Ambler AirportAKP — Anaktuvuk Pass AirportANI — Aniak AirportANV — Anvik AirportARC — Arctic Village AirportATK — Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial AirportBTI — Barter Island Long Range Radar Station AirportBET — Bethel AirportIAN — Bob Baker Memorial AirportLUR — Cape Lisburne LRRS AirportCDB — Cold Bay AirportSCC — Deadhorse AirportDRG — Deering AirportDLG — Dillingham AirportGAL — Edward G. Pitka Sr AirportEGX — Egegik AirportEMK — Emmonak AirportFAI — Fairbanks International AirportFYU — Fort Yukon AirportGAM — Gambell AirportGKN — Gulkana AirportGST — Gustavus AirportHNS — Haines AirportHCR — Holy Cross AirportHOM — Homer AirportHSL — Huslia AirportILI — Iliamna AirportUTO — Indian Mountain LRRS AirportJNU — Juneau International AirportENA — Kenai Municipal AirportKTN — Ketchikan International AirportAKN — King Salmon AirportKLW — Klawock AirportADQ — Kodiak AirportMCG — McGrath AirportMYU — Mekoryuk AirportCDV — Merle K (Mudhole) Smith AirportMRI — Merrill FieldOME — Nome AirportORT — Northway AirportNUI — Nuiqsut AirportPSG — Petersburg James A Johnson AirportPTU — Platinum AirportPIZ — Point Lay LRRS AirportPTH — Port Heiden AirportOTZ — Ralph Wien Memorial AirportRBY — Ruby AirportSDP — Sand Point AirportSVA — Savoonga AirportSIT — Sitka Rocky Gutierrez AirportSTG — St George AirportSNP — St Paul Island AirportDUT — Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) AirportUNK — Unalakleet AirportVDZ — Valdez Pioneer FieldAIN — Wainwright AirportBRW — Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial AirportWRG — Wrangell AirportYAK — Yakutat Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in Alaska right now?
As of the latest update, it's 42.8°F and Cloudy in Alaska. Today's forecast: Rain Showers.
What is the population of Alaska?
Alaska has a population of approximately 734,821, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How much does electricity cost in Alaska?
Residential electricity in Alaska costs about 26.09¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in Alaska?
The median home value in Alaska is $352,900, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in Alaska?
The unemployment rate in Alaska is 4.3%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in Alaska?
Yes, there are currently 3 active National Weather Service alerts for Alaska.