Water Temperature of the Salmon River in Hyder, AK
Current Water Temperature
Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.
Measurement Time: Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:45 AM AKST
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Station Name: SALMON R NR HYDER AK
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 348 feet
Nearest Address:
Forest Service Road 88
Hyder, AK 99923
Prince of Wales-Hyder County
GPS Coordinates: 56.025815, -130.0669823
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Weather for Hyder, Alaska
Current Weather

Humidity: 95%
Feels Like: 23.7°F
Wind: E 4.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.6 mph
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 35°F
L: 24°F

Tue
H: 36°F
L: 23°F

Wed
H: 35°F
L: 29°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:14 AM - 1:44 PM11:39 PM - 2:09 AM
Minor Periods
7:47 AM - 9:17 AM2:35 PM - 4:05 PM
Gale Warning issued November 9 at 3:10PM AKST until November 10 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 3:10 PM
Expires: Tue November 10, 2026, 6:45 AM
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 35 kt late. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain early in the evening. Rain late. .TUE...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 18 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .TUE NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Gusts to 55 kt, except 40 kt out of interior passes. Seas 16 ft. Rain in the evening, then showers and slight chance of thunderstorms late. .WED...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .WED NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain. .THU...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. .FRI...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 14 ft. .SAT...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Gale Warning issued November 9 at 2:58PM AKST until November 10 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 2:58 PM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Gale Warning issued November 9 at 5:54PM AKST until November 10 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 5:54 PM
Expires: Tue November 10, 2026, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 29.9°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:14 AM - 1:44 PM11:39 PM - 2:09 AM
Minor Periods
7:47 AM - 9:17 AM2:35 PM - 4:05 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 29.7°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:05 PM - 2:35 PM11:39 PM - 2:09 AM
Minor Periods
9:06 AM - 10:36 AM2:59 PM - 4:29 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 31.8°F
Average Humidity: 96%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 AM12:56 PM - 3:26 PM
Minor Periods
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM3:37 PM - 5:07 PM
