Water Temperature of the Tongass Narrows East Channel in Ketchikan, AK
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 8:36 AM AKST
Today's Tides
High: February 1, 12:21 AM, 15.3 ft
Low: February 1, 5:56 AM, 2.8 ft
High: February 1, 12:05 PM, 18.1 ft
Low: February 1, 6:35 PM, -3.1 ft
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All Alaska Locations View Locations Near Me
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
Nearby Water Temperatures
Salmon River, Hyder, AK (77.4 mi)Port Alexander, Port Alexander, AK (133.3 mi)
Sitka Channel, Sitka, AK (185.8 mi)
Gastineau Channel, Juneau, AK (230.4 mi)
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

Sun
H: 43°F
L: 40°F

Mon
H: 43°F
L: 40°F

Tue
H: 46°F
L: 43°F

Wed
H: 46°F
L: 44°F

Thu
H: 48°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 45 mins
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 AM5:44 AM - 8:14 AM
Minor Periods
3:46 PM - 5:16 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
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 5:51PM AKST until February 1 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 5:51 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...East to southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until 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, downtown Ketchikan, Metlakatla and other locations with a southern exposure.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 45 mins
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 AM5:44 AM - 8:14 AM
Minor Periods
3:46 PM - 5:16 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 49 mins
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 AM6:37 AM - 9:07 AM
Minor Periods
5:19 PM - 6:49 PM7:41 AM - 9:11 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:27 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 54 mins
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 AM7:25 AM - 9:55 AM
Minor Periods
6:46 PM - 8:16 PM7:50 AM - 9:20 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:30 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 58 mins
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 AM8:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor Periods
8:10 PM - 9:40 PM7:57 AM - 9:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:32 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 2:45 AM
Moonset: 8:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:15 AM - 4:45 AM8:53 AM - 11:23 AM
Minor Periods
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM8:03 AM - 9:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
