Water Temperature of the Tongass Narrows East Channel in Ketchikan, AK
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, June 1, 2026, 1:48 PM AKDT
Today's Tides
High: June 1, 1:32 AM, 15.4 ft
Low: June 1, 8:11 AM, -1.2 ft
High: June 1, 2:44 PM, 13.1 ft
Low: June 1, 8:07 PM, 4.2 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Whisky Cove; Radenbough Cove; Thomas Basin Float; Pacific Ocean; Tongass National ForestStation 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
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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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 62°F
L: 43°F

Tue
H: 69°F
L: 49°F

Wed
H: 58°F
L: 50°F

Thu
H: 53°F
L: 47°F

Fri
H: 56°F
L: 47°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 1:31 AM
Moonset: 4:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM7:42 AM - 10:12 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:45 AM - 5:15 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 1 at 9:33AM AKDT until June 2 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mon June 1, 2026, 9:33 AM
Expires: Mon June 1, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures 80 to 85 expected in areas away from the inner channels and outer coast. * WHERE...City of Hyder, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear sunscreen and light loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme temperatures in as little as 10 minutes. Close curtains during the daytime to reduce sun insulation into the home and open windows at night to allow the home to cool off. Utilize fans or community buildings with air conditioning.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 1:31 AM
Moonset: 4:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM7:42 AM - 10:12 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:45 AM - 5:15 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 9:18 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 2:23 AM
Moonset: 5:12 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:53 AM - 4:23 AM8:33 AM - 11:03 AM
Minor Periods
4:42 AM - 6:12 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 9:19 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 3:13 AM
Moonset: 6:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:43 AM - 5:13 AM9:23 AM - 11:53 AM
Minor Periods
5:52 AM - 7:22 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 9:20 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 4:02 AM
Moonset: 7:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:32 AM - 6:02 AM10:12 AM - 12:42 AM
Minor Periods
7:10 AM - 8:40 AM12:04 AM - 1:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 9:22 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 4:49 AM
Moonset: 9:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:19 AM - 6:49 AM10:58 AM - 1:28 PM
Minor Periods
8:31 AM - 10:01 AM12:18 AM - 1:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
