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Soldotna
is the seat of the Kenai Peninsula Borough in south-central Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,163. The Kenai Peninsula extends about 150 miles southwest from the Chugach Mountains, south of Anchorage. It's separated from the mainland on the west by Cook Inlet and on the east by Prince William Sound. Soldatna is a vibrant, growing city which offers a lot for residents and tourists alike. First, it's known as being home to the largest King Salmon in the world. Fishing the famous Kenai River is an amazing experience for anglers. Other outdoor activities include canoeing, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and snowmobiling (or snow-machining, as it's called by locals.) Of course, the breathtaking scenery provides unparallel photographic opportunities. Other unique activities include flight-seeing from small aircraft over the ice fields, float plane trips and whale watching. Soldotna even has a local golf course, as well as go-carts, a bowling alley, fitness center and many city parks to enjoy. The Kenai Peninsula is home to Kenai Fjords National Park and Kachemak Bay State Park. Other towns on the peninsula include Homer, Seward and Kenai.
Surrounding areas: Kenai, Alaska (8.2 mi), Sterling, Alaska (10.6 mi), Kasilof, Alaska (12.7 mi), Nikiski, Alaska (16.0 mi), Clam Gulch, Alaska (21.1 mi), Kenai Peninsula, Alaska (36.3 mi), Ninilchik, Alaska (36.7 mi)
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Soldotna Vacation Rentals
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Soldotna Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Aspen Hotel | 326 Binkley Cir | Soldotna, AK | | (907) 260-7736 | | Duck Inn Motel | 35458 Kalifonsky BCH Rd | Soldotna, AK | | (907) 262-1849 | | Soldotna Inn | | Soldotna, AK | | (907) 262-9169 | | Place Bar & Motel | | Kenai, AK | 8.2 mi. | (907) 283-9915 |
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Soldotna Weather & Climate
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South-central Alaska has cool summers and bitterly cold winters. The summer weather is tempered by the relatively warm ocean waters to the south and the Alaska Range to the north. Summer temperatures rise into the 70s, with occasional highs in the 80s, however night time readings may fall into the 40s. Winter temperatures average around 6.4 degrees F. minimum, but may fall to 20 degrees below zero and rise above freezing later on. September is the wettest month of the year. Summertime weather is typically cloudy, although sunny skies are not uncommon. This region receives about 50 inches of snowfall in the winter. There are two glaciers in the area, the Matanuska Glacier and the Knik Glacier. Wind blows off of these glaciers and funnels into the region.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
21°F |
5°F |
1.07 in. |
- |
| February |
25°F |
7°F |
0.91 in. |
- |
| March |
32°F |
14°F |
0.81 in. |
- |
| April |
42°F |
26°F |
0.64 in. |
- |
| May |
52°F |
35°F |
0.95 in. |
- |
| June |
58°F |
43°F |
1.09 in. |
- |
| July |
62°F |
47°F |
1.75 in. |
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| August |
61°F |
46°F |
2.62 in. |
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| September |
54°F |
38°F |
3.31 in. |
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| October |
41°F |
27°F |
2.66 in. |
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| November |
29°F |
14°F |
1.69 in. |
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| December |
23°F |
8°F |
1.45 in. |
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Soldotna Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Soldotna airport (SXQ) located about 1 mile southeast of Soldotna, the Kenai Municipal airport (ENA) located approximately 8 miles northwest of Soldotna in Kenai, Alaska, the Ted Stevens Anchorage International airport (ANC) located roughly 59 miles northeast of Soldotna in Anchorage, Alaska, and finally the Homer airport (HOM) located around 59 miles south of Soldotna in Homer, Alaska.
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Soldotna Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Birch Ridge Golf Course | Soldotna | AK | | | | Kenai Golf Course | Kenai | AK | 7.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Alpenglow | Anchorage | AK | 63.8 mi. | | | Hilltop Ski Area | Anchorage | AK | 63.8 mi. | | | Alyeska Resort | Girdwood | AK | 71.3 mi. | |
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