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

Current Water Temperature

50.0°F

Measurement Time: Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:48 AM AKDT

Today's Tides

 High: May 18, 1:55 AM, 18.3 ft
Low: May 18, 8:33 AM, -4.2 ft
 High: May 18, 3:02 PM, 15.0 ft
Low: May 18, 8:31 PM, 2.4 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

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

Tongass Narrows East Channel

Station Name: Ketchikan
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet

Sensor Depth: -11 feet

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 (297.3 mi)

Weather for Ketchikan, Alaska

Current Weather

46.9°F
Light rain
Light rain
44.5°F
43.4°F
93%
ESE 5.1 mph
6.9 mph
40.2°F
41.7°F
0.03 in
100%
4 mi
1020 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Mon
H: 49°F
L: 42°F
Cloudy
Tue
H: 52°F
L: 41°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 45°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 47°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.45 μg/m3
PM10: 4.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 5:06 AM
Moon Transit: 2:51 PM
Moonset: 12:27 AM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
2:21 PM - 4:51 PM

Minor Periods

4:36 AM - 6:06 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
49.3°F
42.4°F
45.5°F
90%
0.51 in
97%
0%
6 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.21 μg/m3
PM10: 4.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 5:06 AM
Moon Transit: 2:51 PM
Moonset: 12:27 AM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
2:21 PM - 4:51 PM

Minor Periods

4:36 AM - 6:06 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
52°F
40.8°F
46.9°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
6.3 mph
4.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.4 μg/m3
PM10: 7.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 6:20 AM
Moon Transit: 3:57 PM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:27 PM - 5:57 PM

Minor Periods

5:50 AM - 7:20 AM
12:04 AM - 1:34 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
45.3°F
42.5°F
44°F
90%
0.83 in
76%
0%
9.4 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.23 μg/m3
PM10: 9.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 7:51 AM
Moon Transit: 4:58 PM
Moonset: 1:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:28 PM - 6:58 PM

Minor Periods

7:21 AM - 8:51 AM
12:44 AM - 2:14 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
53.8°F
43.4°F
47.6°F
74%
0.09 in
83%
0%
9.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.65 μg/m3
PM10: 5.34 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 121.2 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 9:28 AM
Moon Transit: 5:53 PM
Moonset: 1:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
5:23 PM - 7:53 PM

Minor Periods

8:58 AM - 10:28 AM
1:08 AM - 2:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
47°F
42.3°F
44.1°F
81%
0.15 in
75%
0%
8.3 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.89 μg/m3
PM10: 7.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.26 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 9:02 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 11:01 AM
Moon Transit: 6:43 PM
Moonset: 1:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:04 AM - 2:34 AM
6:13 PM - 8:43 PM

Minor Periods

10:31 AM - 12:01 AM
1:23 AM - 2:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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