Water Temperature of the Tongass Narrows East Channel in Ketchikan, AK
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3:24 AM AKST
Today's Tides
High: November 20, 12:38 AM, 14.08 ft
Low: November 20, 6:05 AM, 4.08 ft
High: November 20, 12:07 PM, 16.44 ft
Low: November 20, 6:44 PM, -0.76 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Whisky Cove; Radenbough Cove; Thomas Basin Float; Pacific Ocean; Tongass National ForestSponsored Content
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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Weather for Ketchikan, Alaska
Current Weather

Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 35.7°F
Wind: SE 14.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 20.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 46°F
L: 40°F

Fri
H: 44°F
L: 43°F

Sat
H: 41°F
L: 40°F

Sun
H: 40°F
L: 30°F

Mon
H: 35°F
L: 29°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:32 AM
Sunset: 3:33 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 11:55 AM
Moonset: 2:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:05 PM - 8:35 PM11:25 AM - 1:55 PM
Minor Periods
2:27 PM - 3:57 PM8:17 AM - 9:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
wind warning 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: Wed November 19, 2025, 2:46 AM
Expires: Wed November 19, 2025, 6:46 PM
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. What: Winds gusting to 110 km/h When: Today Where: Haida Gwaii Additional Information: A strong frontal system will track across Haida Gwaii today. Southeast winds with gusts up to 110 km/h can be expected. Winds will ease this evening in the wake of the front. ### 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.
Secure loose objects. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.
wind warning 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: Wed November 19, 2025, 2:22 PM
Expires: Wed November 19, 2025, 10:01 PM
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. What: Winds gusting to 110 km/h When: This evening Where: Haida Gwaii Additional Information: A strong frontal system will track across Haida Gwaii this evening. Southeast winds with gusts up to 110 km/h will continue and are expected to ease later this evening in the wake of the front. ### 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.
Secure loose objects. Prepare for possible disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities.
wind warning 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: Wed November 19, 2025, 7:39 PM
Expires: Wed November 19, 2025, 8:39 PM
Damaging winds are no longer expected. ###
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 43.8°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 22.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:32 AM
Sunset: 3:33 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 11:55 AM
Moonset: 2:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:05 PM - 8:35 PM11:25 AM - 1:55 PM
Minor Periods
2:27 PM - 3:57 PM8:17 AM - 9:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 43.8°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:32 AM
Sunset: 3:32 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 12:45 AM
Moonset: 3:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:56 PM - 9:26 PM12:15 AM - 2:45 PM
Minor Periods
2:59 PM - 4:29 PM9:29 AM - 10:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 40.7°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:32 AM
Sunset: 3:30 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 1:37 PM
Moonset: 4:18 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:48 PM - 10:18 PM1:07 PM - 3:37 PM
Minor Periods
3:48 PM - 5:18 PM10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 36.2°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:33 AM
Sunset: 3:29 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 2:29 PM
Moonset: 5:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:40 PM - 11:10 PM1:59 PM - 4:29 PM
Minor Periods
4:53 PM - 6:23 PM11:10 AM - 12:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 31.7°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 5.4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:33 AM
Sunset: 3:28 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 3:20 PM
Moonset: 6:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:30 PM - 12:00 PM2:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Minor Periods
6:11 PM - 7:41 PM11:38 AM - 1:08 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
