Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 1:42 AM AKDT
Today's Tides
Low: July 9, 7:03 AM, -0.87 ft
High: July 9, 1:45 PM, 7.61 ft
Low: July 9, 6:41 PM, 4.05 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Sitka Harbor; Crescent Bay; Thomsen Harbor; Western Anchorage; Japonski Island; Sitka SoundSponsored Content
Station Name: Sitka
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet / 6 meters
Sensor Depth: -7.3 feet / -2.2 meters
Nearest Address:
310 Katlian St
Sitka, AK 99835
Sitka City and Borough County
GPS Coordinates: 57.051694, -135.342000
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Weather for Sitka, Alaska
Current Weather

Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 55.7°F
Wind: S 4 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 51°F
L: 48°F

Thu
H: 52°F
L: 48°F

Fri
H: 52°F
L: 50°F

Sat
H: 58°F
L: 50°F

Sun
H: 55°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 9:51 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 2:05 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Minor Periods
9:46 PM - 11:16 PM1:35 AM - 3:05 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 2:33PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Tue July 8, 2025, 2:33 PM
Expires: Wed July 9, 2025, 2:45 PM
Thursday into Friday, an impactful frontal system with an associated weak to moderate Atmospheric River, primarily aimed at the southern Panhandle, will move over southeast Alaska. This system will bring moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds to a widespread area. The heaviest precipitation looks to focus over the southern panhandle with 2 inches of rain in 24 hours. Around southern Baranof Island and at higher elevations, rain totals around or greater than 3 inches are possible in 24 hours. The Northeast Gulf Coast areas, including Yakutat, look to receive up to 2 inches, as well. The heaviest of this precipitation is expected to fall Thursday over areas along the Outer Coast and southern Panhandle. There are strong indicators in model guidance that winds over the eastern Gulf, Clarence Strait, and near Dixon Entrance will reach gale force of 35 to 40 kts as the front pushes through Thursday. Land areas in the southern panhandle will experience wind gusts around 35 mph, and areas near Yakutat look to reach gusts up to 30 mph. We will continue to monitor this developing weather situation and issue further updates as it gets closer.
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 2:33PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Tue July 8, 2025, 2:33 PM
Expires: Wed July 9, 2025, 2:45 PM
Thursday into Friday, an impactful frontal system with an associated weak to moderate Atmospheric River, primarily aimed at the southern Panhandle, will move over southeast Alaska. This system will bring moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds to a widespread area. The heaviest precipitation looks to focus over the southern panhandle with 2 inches of rain in 24 hours. Around southern Baranof Island and at higher elevations, rain totals around or greater than 3 inches are possible in 24 hours. The Northeast Gulf Coast areas, including Yakutat, look to receive up to 2 inches, as well. The heaviest of this precipitation is expected to fall Thursday over areas along the Outer Coast and southern Panhandle. There are strong indicators in model guidance that winds over the eastern Gulf, Clarence Strait, and near Dixon Entrance will reach gale force of 35 to 40 kts as the front pushes through Thursday. Land areas in the southern panhandle will experience wind gusts around 35 mph, and areas near Yakutat look to reach gusts up to 30 mph. We will continue to monitor this developing weather situation and issue further updates as it gets closer.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.1°F
Average Humidity: 97%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 9:51 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 2:05 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Minor Periods
9:46 PM - 11:16 PM1:35 AM - 3:05 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.3°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 9:50 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 12:43 AM
Moonset: 3:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:13 AM - 2:43 AM6:24 AM - 8:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:12 PM - 11:42 PM2:45 AM - 4:15 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.1°F
Average Humidity: 98%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 9:49 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 1:37 AM
Moonset: 4:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:07 AM - 3:37 AM7:18 AM - 9:48 AM
Minor Periods
10:26 PM - 11:56 PM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.9°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 9:48 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 2:29 AM
Moonset: 6:16 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:59 AM - 4:29 AM8:09 AM - 10:39 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM5:46 AM - 7:16 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.3°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 4.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 9:47 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 3:19 AM
Moonset: 7:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:49 AM - 5:19 AM8:58 AM - 11:28 AM
Minor Periods
7:20 AM - 8:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5