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

Current Water Temperature

44.1°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8:42 AM AKST

Today's Tides

Low: December 13, 1:01 AM, 3.54 ft
 High: December 13, 7:37 AM, 13.98 ft
Low: December 13, 2:16 PM, 3.74 ft
 High: December 13, 8:18 PM, 11.25 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

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Taku River, Juneau, AK (234.9 mi)
Lemon Creek, Juneau, AK (236.2 mi)
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Elfin Cove, Elfin Cove, AK (266.5 mi)
Queen Charlotte Sound, Kitimat, BC (478.4 km)

Weather for Ketchikan, Alaska

Current Weather

23.9°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 64%
Feels Like: 14.9°F
Wind: ENE 4.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Pressure: 29.46 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sat
H: 42°F
L: 20°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 44°F
L: 38°F
Heavy rain
Mon
H: 39°F
L: 37°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 37°F
L: 35°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 37°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.25 μg/m3
PM10: 6.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:06 AM
Sun Transit: 11:40 AM
Sunset: 3:16 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 1:22 AM
Moon Transit: 6:56 AM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:26 AM - 8:56 AM
1:04 PM - 3:34 PM

Minor Periods

11:46 AM - 1:16 PM
12:52 AM - 2:22 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Fri December 12, 2025, 3:10 PM
Expires: Sat December 13, 2025, 7:10 AM

Patchy freezing rain overnight and Saturday morning. What: Area of light freezing rain. When: Overnight to Saturday morning. Where: Mainland portion of the North Coast - coastal sections, especially in valleys and inlets. Additional Information: A frontal system will approach the north coast tonight and Saturday, bringing rain to the coastal sections. Patchy freezing rain is possible in the valleys and inlets as the system arrives. By late Saturday morning, precipitation is expected to transition to rain. Travel may be affected early Saturday where road surfaces become icy especially on Highway 16. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.


special weather statement ended

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sat December 13, 2025, 3:03 AM
Expires: Sat December 13, 2025, 4:03 AM

###


yellow warning - freezing rain - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sat December 13, 2025, 1:37 AM
Expires: Sat December 13, 2025, 8:08 AM

Freezing rain is expected. What: Patchy freezing rain. Where: North Coast - coastal sections. When: Now to mid morning Remark: A frontal system is approaching the North Coast, bringing snow mix with freezing rain to the coastal sections. This may result in slippery and hazardous conditions, particularly on untreated surfaces. Precipitation is expected to transition to rain by mid morning. ### Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Be very careful if walking or driving.


yellow warning - freezing rain - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sat December 13, 2025, 6:19 AM
Expires: Sat December 13, 2025, 12:05 PM

Freezing rain is expected. What: Patchy freezing rain. Where: North Coast - coastal sections. When: Now to mid morning Remark: A frontal system over the North Coast is giving a mix of snow, rain, and freezing rain to the coastal sections. This may result in slippery and hazardous conditions, particularly on untreated surfaces. The freezing rain has stopped at Prince Rupert but it is still expected over inland sections. Precipitation is expected to transition to rain by mid morning. ### Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Be very careful if walking or driving.


Saturday, December 13, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 29.7°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.02 μg/m3
PM10: 2.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:06 AM
Sun Transit: 11:40 AM
Sunset: 3:16 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 1:22 AM
Moon Transit: 6:56 AM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:26 AM - 8:56 AM
1:04 PM - 3:34 PM

Minor Periods

11:46 AM - 1:16 PM
12:52 AM - 2:22 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 41.1°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 32.2 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.29 μg/m3
PM10: 4.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:07 AM
Sun Transit: 11:41 AM
Sunset: 3:16 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 2:39 AM
Moon Transit: 7:37 AM
Moonset: 12:23 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 19.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:07 AM - 9:37 AM
1:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Minor Periods

11:53 AM - 1:23 PM
2:09 AM - 3:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, December 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 38.4°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.02 μg/m3
PM10: 7.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:08 AM
Sun Transit: 11:41 AM
Sunset: 3:16 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 3:56 AM
Moon Transit: 8:19 AM
Moonset: 12:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:49 AM - 10:19 AM
2:28 PM - 4:58 PM

Minor Periods

12:02 AM - 1:32 PM
3:26 AM - 4:56 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 35.9°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.57 μg/m3
PM10: 7.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:09 AM
Sun Transit: 11:42 AM
Sunset: 3:16 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 5:15 AM
Moon Transit: 9:04 AM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:34 AM - 11:04 AM
3:13 PM - 5:43 PM

Minor Periods

12:14 AM - 1:44 PM
4:45 AM - 6:15 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 35.7°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 73%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.47 μg/m3
PM10: 1.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.4 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 11:42 AM
Sunset: 3:16 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 6:34 AM
Moon Transit: 9:51 AM
Moonset: 1:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:01 PM - 6:31 PM
9:21 AM - 11:51 AM

Minor Periods

12:31 AM - 2:01 PM
6:04 AM - 7:34 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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