Weather for Ketchikan, Alaska
Current Weather
Humidity: 94%
Feels Like: 54.9°F
Wind: E 5.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast
Mon
H: 54°F
L: 50°F
Tue
H: 73°F
L: 55°F
Wed
H: 55°F
L: 53°F
Thu
H: 57°F
L: 52°F
Fri
H: 53°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 7:46 AM
Moonset: 5:22 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:16 AM - 9:46 AM1:59 PM - 4:29 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:52 PM - 6:22 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued September 15 at 2:36PM AKDT until September 16 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:36 PM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:45 PM
Very heavy rain continues over the Ketchikan area due to an Atmospheric River. The rain is expected to continue through the daylight hours Monday, then shift off to the NW Monday night. * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Near Ketchikan. * WHEN...Until 100 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Some roadways are inundated with water and may not be passable. Area rivers and creek flows are elevated and continue to rise. Storm drains and ditches are clogged with debris. Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 233 PM AKDT, Emergency Manager/Fire Chief reported heavy rain, flooding and brown water in Ketchikan. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected. - Local officials ask to stay away from flooded roadways and to find an alternate route.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Stay away from steep barren hillsides due to the landslide danger.
High Wind Watch issued September 15 at 2:38PM AKDT until September 17 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:38 PM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:45 PM
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island and Annette Island. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
High Wind Watch issued September 15 at 2:38PM AKDT until September 17 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:38 PM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:45 PM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.3°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 7:46 AM
Moonset: 5:22 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:16 AM - 9:46 AM1:59 PM - 4:29 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:52 PM - 6:22 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.4°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 8:45 AM
Moonset: 5:49 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:15 AM - 10:45 AM2:57 PM - 5:27 PM
Minor Periods
5:19 PM - 6:49 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.3°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 9:39 AM
Moonset: 6:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:50 PM - 6:20 PM9:09 AM - 11:39 AM
Minor Periods
5:36 PM - 7:06 PM12:17 AM - 1:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.5°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 3.6 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 10:29 AM
Moonset: 6:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:38 PM - 7:08 PM9:59 AM - 12:29 AM
Minor Periods
5:47 PM - 7:17 PM1:47 AM - 3:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.9°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 6:52 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 11:14 AM
Moonset: 6:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 PM - 7:53 PM10:44 AM - 1:14 PM
Minor Periods
5:54 PM - 7:24 PM3:13 AM - 4:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5