Water Temperature of the Tongass Narrows East Channel in Ketchikan, AK

Current Water Temperature

51.1°F

Measurement Time: Friday, October 17, 2025, 3:54 AM AKDT

Today's Tides

Low: October 17, 4:42 AM, 1.28 ft
 High: October 17, 11:09 AM, 14.54 ft
Low: October 17, 5:15 PM, 2.64 ft
 High: October 17, 11:19 PM, 14.25 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Whisky Cove; Radenbough Cove; Thomas Basin Float; Pacific Ocean; Tongass National Forest

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Tongass Narrows East Channel

Station Name: Ketchikan
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet / 4 meters

Sensor Depth: -10.6 feet / -3.2 meters

Nearest Address:
1300 Stedman St
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Ketchikan Gateway County

GPS Coordinates: 55.331944, -131.626111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Salmon River, Hyder, AK (77.4 mi)
Port Alexander, Port Alexander, AK (133.3 mi)
Sitka Channel, Sitka, AK (185.8 mi)
Gastineau Channel, Juneau, AK (230.4 mi)
Taku River, Juneau, AK (234.9 mi)
Lemon Creek, Juneau, AK (236.2 mi)
Salmon River, Gustavus, AK (265.2 mi)
Elfin Cove, Elfin Cove, AK (266.5 mi)
Queen Charlotte Sound, Kitimat, BC (478.4 km)

Weather for Ketchikan, Alaska

Current Weather

46.6°F
Partly cloudy
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 93%
Feels Like: 42.5°F
Wind: SSE 8.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.5 mph
Pressure: 29.85 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 50°F
L: 47°F
Heavy rain
Sat
H: 45°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 47°F
L: 43°F
Heavy rain
Mon
H: 45°F
L: 39°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 49°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.65 μg/m3
PM10: 5.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 2:53 AM
Moon Transit: 9:56 AM
Moonset: 4:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:04 PM - 6:34 PM
9:26 AM - 11:56 AM

Minor Periods

4:11 PM - 5:41 PM
2:23 AM - 3:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, October 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 48.2°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.83 μg/m3
PM10: 6.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 2:53 AM
Moon Transit: 9:56 AM
Moonset: 4:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:04 PM - 6:34 PM
9:26 AM - 11:56 AM

Minor Periods

4:11 PM - 5:41 PM
2:23 AM - 3:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 44.2°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.99 μg/m3
PM10: 5.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 4:12 AM
Moon Transit: 10:37 AM
Moonset: 4:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:45 PM - 7:15 PM
10:07 AM - 12:37 AM

Minor Periods

4:16 PM - 5:46 PM
3:42 AM - 5:12 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 45.1°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.03 μg/m3
PM10: 2.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 5:28 AM
Moon Transit: 11:18 AM
Moonset: 4:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:25 PM - 7:55 PM
10:48 AM - 1:18 PM

Minor Periods

4:21 PM - 5:51 PM
4:58 AM - 6:28 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, October 20, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 43.6°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Chance of Rain: 72%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.09 μg/m3
PM10: 5.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 6:45 AM
Moon Transit: 11:58 AM
Moonset: 4:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:06 PM - 8:36 PM
11:28 AM - 1:58 PM

Minor Periods

4:27 PM - 5:57 PM
6:15 AM - 7:45 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 47.3°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.11 μg/m3
PM10: 2.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 8:03 AM
Moon Transit: 12:40 AM
Moonset: 5:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:48 PM - 9:18 PM
12:10 AM - 2:40 PM

Minor Periods

4:34 PM - 6:04 PM
7:33 AM - 9:03 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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