Whittier
in Valdez-Cordova Census Area of Alaska, United States

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.773 and -148.684 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 46' 23" and W -148° 41' 1"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:10 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Anchorage
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:25 am and 8:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Whittier

Whittier in Valdez-Cordova Census Area (Alaska) with it's 214 habitants is a town located in United States about 3,324 mi (or 5,350 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Whittier is now 10:10 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Anchorage with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Whittier, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United States is Girdwood Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Palmer, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kodiak and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 35 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Evening Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Night Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Chance of rainfall 10%
Air Humidity 97%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Snow

Friday, 29th of March 2024

2°C (36 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Heavy snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

1°C (34 °F)
-4°C (24 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

1°C (34 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Light snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Inn at Whittier

Address
0,4 mi
5A Harbor Loop Road
99693 Whittier
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Glacier View Condo Suites

Address
0,1 mi
957 Whittier Street
99693 Whittier
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Begich Towers and Whittier, Alaska.

Published: September 21, 2012
Length: 08:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Michael C

We decided to go see Whittier at the last minute, and it was one of our most memorable stops. The museum was awesome, and the place felt very different from everywhere else we went. But it...


2012 Sept Whittier Rockfish 1

Published: September 15, 2012
Length: 51:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 907S2K

Location: Passage Canal, Prince William Sound near Whittier, Alaska Kayak: Ocean Kayak Trident 15 Paddle; Werner Kalliste Carbon Neutral Bent Shaft Camera: GoPro Hero 2 Mount: Tripod +...


2012 Sept Whittier Rockfish 2

Published: September 15, 2012
Length: 39:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 907S2K

Location: Passage Canal, Prince William Sound near Whittier, Alaska Kayak: Ocean Kayak Trident 15 Paddle; Werner Kalliste Carbon Neutral Bent Shaft Camera: GoPro Hero 2 Mount: Tripod +...


2012 Sept Whittier Salmonrun 2

Published: September 15, 2012
Length: 38:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 907S2K

Location: Passage Canal, Prince William Sound near Whittier, Alaska Kayak: Ocean Kayak Trident 15 Paddle; Werner Kalliste Carbon Neutral Bent Shaft Camera: GoPro Hero 2 Mount: Tripod +...


AK_010 - Whittier / www.nelleterreselvagge.com

Published: February 27, 2013
Length: 05:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sascha proietti

Leggo un po' la guida. Vorrei ingoiarla. Come ho fatto a non leggere attentamente la storia di questo incredibile capolavoro dell'ingegneria ? Allora, c'era una volta una base militare americana...


Snow beside railroad tracks, Whittier, AK

Published: September 21, 2012
Length: 59:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael C

The only patch of snow I found down at sea level on our recent trip to Alaska. 8/30/12.


GoPro Whittier Boat Harbor Jan 2015

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 11:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bob Berry


Waiting to leave Whittier, Alaska.

Published: May 29, 2009
Length: 39:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mac4pcs

This was filmed at the Whittier entrance to the 2 1/2-mile long Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. The tunnel connects the port city of Whittier, Alaska on Prince William Sound to the Seward Highway....


Whittier tunnel

Published: April 06, 2013
Length: 14:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Codenbaugh

Driving through the tunnel to get to whittier alaska.


Whittier Glacier

Published: February 18, 2011
Length: 42:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Thomas Kane

While in Whittier with NACO Vass, shot this of the glacier behind the Begich Towers. The wind is howling at 40 with 70 mph Gusts.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Whittier, Alaska

Whittier is a city in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of 2006, the population was 177. The city is also a port for the Alaska Marine Highway.

Located at 60.7742, -148.678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Alaska, Populated places in Valdez–Cordova Census Area, Alaska, Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area

Begich Towers

The Begich Towers were constructed in 1952 by the U.S. Army as the Hodge Building along with the Buckner Building. These two buildings were the only two built in a project of ten buildings. It is called a city under one roof. When the Army pulled out of Whittier in 1960 it came into civilian ownership. The building is fourteen stories tall with the first and fourteenth floors zoned commercial. There are 196 units in the building.

Located at 60.7722, -148.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Valdez–Cordova Census Area, Alaska, Skyscrapers in Alaska

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capture of the webcam Whittier: Dock

Whittier: Dock, Whittier (source)

capture of the webcam Whittier: loading area and barge

Whittier: loading area and barge, Whittier (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
ويتير, ویتیر، آلاسکا, 휘티어, Уиттиер, व्हिटियर, Витир, Фурудгоҳи витир, Віттіер, 惠蒂尔