Wainwright Travel Guide
Alaska, United States
Wainwright is a small settlement on Alaska’s far northern coast, with a population of about 580. Its remote Arctic location means air travel is the practical way to arrive, using Wainwright Airport (AIN).
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Wainwright. Expect an Arctic climate, with very cold winters, short cool summers and long hours of daylight in summer.
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Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
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Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.
Best time to visit Wainwright
Jan
-17°6Feb
-20°5Mar
-16°4Apr
-12°5May
-2°3Jun
8°8Jul
11°11Aug
9°15Sep
4°11Oct
-1°15Nov
-7°8Dec
-16°6Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Getting there
Wainwright Airport · 0 km
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