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Wasilla
is a city in south-central Alaska, located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It's the 6th largest city in the state. The city of Wasilla sits on the northern point of Cook Inlet. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,831. The city gained international attention in 2008 when Governor Sarah Palin was chosen by John McCain as his Vice-Presidential running mate. Palin served as Wasilla's mayor prior to becoming governor. The city of Wasilla began as a trade center, located at the intersection of the Alaska Railroad and Old Carle Wagon Road. The town's growth was also due to being near the mining town of Knik. Around 1975, construction of the Parks Highway substantially reduced travel time to Anchorage, which is approximately 43 miles away. Today, about 35 percent of Wasilla's workforce commutes to Anchorage. For recreation, nearby Big Lake offers 50 miles of wooded shoreline and activities such as fishing, boating, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and dog sled racing. Nancy Lake State Recreation Area is 25 miles north of Wasilla and is a network of 130 lakes and ponds. It's a popular place for hiking, camping, canoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. Other attractions near Wasilla include Independence Mine State Historical Park and the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry.
Surrounding areas: Eklutna, Alaska (8.9 mi), Palmer, Alaska (10.8 mi), Chugiak, Alaska (12.8 mi), Big Lake, Alaska (17.4 mi), Eagle River, Alaska (18.5 mi), Sutton, Alaska (20.0 mi), Nancy Lake, Alaska (20.3 mi)
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Wasilla Vacation Rentals
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Wasilla Hotels and Resorts
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| Agate Inn | 4725 Begich Cir | Wasilla, AK | | (907) 373-2290 | | Best Western Lake Lucille Inn | 1300 W Lk Lucille Dr | Wasilla, AK | | (907) 373-1776 | | Roadside Inn | | Wasilla, AK | | (907) 373-4646 | | Trail Masters LLC ( Log Cabin Rentals) | HC 30 2150 S Endeavor Rd | Wasilla, AK | | (907) 357-4889 | | Windbreak Cafe | 2201 E Park Hwy | Wasilla, AK | | (907) 376-4484 | | Fairview Motel | 1930 GLN Hwy | Palmer, AK | 10.8 mi. | (907) 745-1505 | | Eagle River Microtel | 13049 Old Glenn Hwy | Eagle River, AK | 17.3 mi. | (907) 622-6000 | | Big Lake Motel | | Big Lake, AK | 17.4 mi. | (907) 892-7976 | | Eagle River Motel | 11111 Old Eagle River Rd | Eagle River, AK | 18.5 mi. | (907) 694-5000 | | Ramada Ltd Hotel Of Anchcorage | 207 Muldoon Rd | Anchorage, AK | 26.7 mi. | (907) 929-7000 | | Ramada Inn Anchorage Downtown | 115 E 3rd Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.0 mi. | (907) 272-7561 | | Anchorage Grand Hotel | 505 W 2nd Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.1 mi. | (907) 929-8888 | | Days Inn Anchorage | 321 E 5th Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.1 mi. | (907) 276-7226 | | Hilton Anchorage | 500 W 3rd Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.1 mi. | (907) 272-7411 | | Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel | 239 W 4TH Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.1 mi. | (907) 793-5500 | | Sheraton Anchorage Hotel | 401 E 6TH Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.1 mi. | (907) 276-8700 | | Travelodge | 720 Gambell St | Anchorage, AK | 29.1 mi. | (907) 277-1511 | | Historic Anchorage Hotel | 330 E St | Anchorage, AK | 29.2 mi. | (907) 272-4553 | | Extented Stay Deluxe | 108 E 8th Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.3 mi. | (907) 868-1605 | | Westmark Anchorage | 720 W Fifth Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.3 mi. | (907) 276-7676 | | Clarion Suites | 325 W 8th Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.4 mi. | (907) 274-1000 | | Comfort Inn Heritage Suites | 111 Ship CRK Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.4 mi. | (907) 277-6887 | | Copper Whale Inn | 440 L St | Anchorage, AK | 29.4 mi. | (907) 258-7999 | | Microtel Inn & Suites Anchorage | 5205 N Wood Dr | Anchorage, AK | 29.4 mi. | (907) 245-5002 | | The Hotel Captain Cook | 939 W 5th Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.4 mi. | (907) 276-6000 | | The Voyager Hotel | 501 K St | Anchorage, AK | 29.4 mi. | (907) 277-9501 | | West Coast International Inn | 3333 Winternational Airport R | Anchorage, AK | 29.4 mi. | (907) 243-2233 | | Anchorage Marriott Downtown Hotel | 820 W 7th Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.5 mi. | (907) 279-8000 | | Hawthorn Suites | 1110 W 8th Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.6 mi. | (907) 222-5005 | | Rodeway Inn Anchorage | 441 E 15th Ave | Anchorage, AK | 29.6 mi. | (907) 276-3114 | | Hillside Motel | 2150 Gambell St | Anchorage, AK | 29.9 mi. | (907) 258-6006 | | Inlet Tower Hotel And Suites | 1200 L St | Anchorage, AK | 29.9 mi. | (907) 276-0110 |
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Wasilla 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, which protects it from the very cold temperatures common to interior Alaska. Summer temperatures are in the 60s and 70s, with occasional highs in the 80s. 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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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
22°F |
6°F |
0.63 in. |
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| February |
28°F |
10°F |
0.74 in. |
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| March |
37°F |
18°F |
0.57 in. |
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| April |
48°F |
27°F |
0.47 in. |
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| May |
60°F |
36°F |
0.77 in. |
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| June |
67°F |
44°F |
1.51 in. |
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| July |
69°F |
48°F |
2.31 in. |
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| August |
67°F |
46°F |
2.58 in. |
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| September |
58°F |
39°F |
2.87 in. |
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| October |
42°F |
26°F |
1.84 in. |
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| November |
28°F |
13°F |
1.23 in. |
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| December |
24°F |
8°F |
1.09 in. |
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Wasilla Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Palmer Municipal airport (PAQ) located about 11 miles east of Wasilla in Palmer, Alaska and the Ted Stevens Anchorage International airport (ANC) located approximately 33 miles southwest of Wasilla in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Wasilla Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Settlers Bay Golf Course | Wasilla | AK | | | | Sleepy Hollow Golf Course | Wasilla | AK | | | | Palmer Golf Course | Palmer | AK | 10.9 mi. | | | Anchorage Golf Course | Anchorage | AK | 29.9 mi. | | | Par T Golf Course | Anchorage | AK | 29.9 mi. | | | Russian Jack Springs Golf Course | Anchorage | AK | 29.9 mi. | | | Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club | Anchorage | AK | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Alpenglow | Anchorage | AK | 29.4 mi. | | | Hilltop Ski Area | Anchorage | AK | 29.4 mi. | | | Alyeska Resort | Girdwood | AK | 45.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Chugach State Park | | AK | 30.6 mi. | |
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