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

Current Water Temperature

42.8°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:54 PM AKST

Today's Tides

Low: January 31, 5:05 AM, 4.0 ft
 High: January 31, 11:15 AM, 17.5 ft
Low: January 31, 5:52 PM, -2.6 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

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Weather for Ketchikan, Alaska

Current Weather

44.8°F
Light rain
Light rain
40.5°F
40.5°F
93%
ESE 7.8 mph
11.8 mph
33.5°F
38.7°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1004 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Sat
H: 45°F
L: 40°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 44°F
L: 39°F
Heavy rain
Mon
H: 44°F
L: 42°F
Heavy rain
Tue
H: 46°F
L: 43°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 45°F
L: 41°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.75 μg/m3
PM10: 2.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:40 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:21 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 2:38 PM
Moon Transit: 11:32 PM
Moonset: 7:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:46 AM - 7:16 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:08 PM - 3:38 PM
7:10 AM - 8:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 30 at 1:08PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:00 PM

ESFAJK An atmospheric river has the potential to move into the Ketchikan and Annette Island areas Monday night into Wednesday that could bring periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. Total rainfall from Monday night into Wednesday could reach 2 to 5 inches with the heaviest rainfall possibly occurring during the day Tuesday. With the ground mostly saturated from previous systems some flooding in the area could be possible mid next week.


Hydrologic Outlook issued January 31 at 2:47PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:47 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:00 PM

ESFAJK An atmospheric river has the potential to move into the Ketchikan and Annette Island areas Monday night into Wednesday that could bring periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. Total rainfall from Monday night into Wednesday could reach 2 to 5 inches with the heaviest rainfall possibly occurring during the day Tuesday. With the ground mostly saturated from previous systems some flooding in the area could be possible mid next week.


Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 11:45AM AKST until February 1 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds will be near Hydaburg and other locations with a southern exposure.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
45.1°F
39.9°F
42°F
93%
0.3 in
73%
0%
8.1 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.57 μg/m3
PM10: 4.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 148.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:40 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:21 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 2:38 PM
Moon Transit: 11:32 PM
Moonset: 7:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:46 AM - 7:16 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:08 PM - 3:38 PM
7:10 AM - 8:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
43.5°F
39.4°F
41.5°F
94%
0.88 in
87%
0%
15.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.72 μg/m3
PM10: 2.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:38 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 4:16 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:59 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
5:44 AM - 8:14 AM

Minor Periods

3:46 PM - 5:16 PM
7:29 AM - 8:59 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, February 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
44.1°F
42.4°F
43.3°F
96%
1.83 in
89%
0%
10.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.97 μg/m3
PM10: 4.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 5:49 PM
Moon Transit: 12:26 AM
Moonset: 8:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:37 AM - 9:07 AM

Minor Periods

5:19 PM - 6:49 PM
7:41 AM - 9:11 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
45.5°F
43°F
44.6°F
96%
3.79 in
89%
0%
19.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.96 μg/m3
PM10: 2.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 145.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:27 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 7:16 PM
Moon Transit: 1:16 AM
Moonset: 8:20 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:46 AM - 3:16 AM
7:25 AM - 9:55 AM

Minor Periods

6:46 PM - 8:16 PM
7:50 AM - 9:20 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
45.4°F
41.4°F
43.9°F
96%
3.49 in
70%
0%
12.5 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.32 μg/m3
PM10: 5.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 154.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:30 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 8:40 PM
Moon Transit: 2:01 AM
Moonset: 8:27 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:31 AM - 4:01 AM
8:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Minor Periods

8:10 PM - 9:40 PM
7:57 AM - 9:27 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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