Water Temperature of the Tongass Narrows East Channel in Ketchikan, AK
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, 8:36 PM AKDT
Today's Tides
Low: July 20, 3:27 AM, 0.58 ft
High: July 20, 9:51 AM, 11.06 ft
Low: July 20, 3:08 PM, 4.90 ft
High: July 20, 9:36 PM, 15.22 ft
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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: 64%
Feels Like: 68.5°F
Wind: NW 4.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 9.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.2
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 55°F

Mon
H: 73°F
L: 56°F

Tue
H: 62°F
L: 57°F

Wed
H: 60°F
L: 54°F

Thu
H: 59°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 9:11 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 8:55 AM
Moonset: 6:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:25 AM - 10:55 AM3:08 PM - 5:38 PM
Minor Periods
5:56 PM - 7:26 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 10:49AM AKDT until July 21 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 10:49 AM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 80 expected. * WHERE...Inland areas of Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and City of Hyder. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmest temperatures are expected in inland areas away from the cooling effects of any sea breezes that could develop in the afternoon.
Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme temperatures in as little as 10 minutes Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen and lightweight, 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 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 10:49AM AKDT until July 21 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 10:49 AM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 80 expected. * WHERE...Inland areas of Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and City of Hyder. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmest temperatures are expected in inland areas away from the cooling effects of any sea breezes that could develop in the afternoon.
Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme temperatures in as little as 10 minutes Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen and lightweight, 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 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
Average Temperature: 61.8°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 9:11 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 8:55 AM
Moonset: 6:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:25 AM - 10:55 AM3:08 PM - 5:38 PM
Minor Periods
5:56 PM - 7:26 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.1°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 43.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 9:09 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 9:57 AM
Moonset: 7:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:11 PM - 6:41 PM9:27 AM - 11:57 AM
Minor Periods
7:16 PM - 8:46 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.5°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 37.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 9:07 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 11:01 AM
Moonset: 8:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:14 PM - 7:44 PM10:31 AM - 1:01 PM
Minor Periods
8:14 PM - 9:44 PM12:41 AM - 2:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.9°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 4 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 42.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 9:06 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 12:03 AM
Moonset: 9:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:16 PM - 8:46 PM11:33 AM - 2:03 PM
Minor Periods
8:47 PM - 10:17 PM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.4°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 36.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 9:04 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 9:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:12 PM - 9:42 PM12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Minor Periods
9:07 PM - 10:37 PM3:27 AM - 4:57 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5