Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK

Current Water Temperature

42.4°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 1:30 AM AKST

Today's Tides

Low: January 29, 2:51 AM, 5.1 ft
 High: January 29, 9:01 AM, 10.7 ft
Low: January 29, 4:24 PM, -0.6 ft
 High: January 29, 11:14 PM, 8.2 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Sitka Harbor; Crescent Bay; Thomsen Harbor; Western Anchorage; Japonski Island; Sitka Sound

Sitka Channel

Station Name: Sitka
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet

Sensor Depth: -7 feet

Nearest Address:
310 Katlian St
Sitka, AK 99835
Sitka City and Borough County

GPS Coordinates: 57.051694, -135.342000

Nearby Water Temperatures

Port Alexander, Port Alexander, AK (61.6 mi)
Elfin Cove, Elfin Cove, AK (87.3 mi)
Gastineau Channel, Juneau, AK (92.8 mi)
Salmon River, Gustavus, AK (97.4 mi)
Lemon Creek, Juneau, AK (98.6 mi)
Taku River, Juneau, AK (119.1 mi)
Taiya Inlet, Skagway, AK (165.8 mi)
Tongass Narrows East Channel, Ketchikan, AK (185.8 mi)
Salmon River, Hyder, AK (213 mi)
Yakutat Bay, Yakutat, AK (234.8 mi)

Weather for Sitka, Alaska

Current Weather

46.8°F
Overcast
Overcast
43.4°F
42°F
66%
E 6.7 mph
14.1 mph
36.8°F
39.9°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1002 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 42°F
L: 39°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 43°F
L: 41°F
Heavy rain
Sat
H: 42°F
L: 41°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 40°F
L: 38°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 41°F
L: 37°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.45 μg/m3
PM10: 3.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 82 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 11:36 AM
Moon Transit: 9:45 PM
Moonset: 6:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:24 AM - 4:54 AM
9:15 PM - 11:45 PM

Minor Periods

11:06 AM - 12:36 AM
6:21 AM - 7:51 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wind Advisory issued January 28 at 11:31AM AKST until January 28 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:31 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current satellite imagery, satellite derived winds, and buoy data in the gulf show strong winds approaching the area. Strong wind gusts will begin through the afternoon, continuing through this evening with gusts up to 55 mph. There is a 20% chance for gusts to exceed 60 mph near 2 PM today.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
42.1°F
38.5°F
41.3°F
92%
0.17 in
88%
0%
7.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.05 μg/m3
PM10: 4.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 138.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 11:36 AM
Moon Transit: 9:45 PM
Moonset: 6:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:24 AM - 4:54 AM
9:15 PM - 11:45 PM

Minor Periods

11:06 AM - 12:36 AM
6:21 AM - 7:51 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
42.9°F
40.5°F
41.7°F
90%
0.53 in
89%
0%
7.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.23 μg/m3
PM10: 1.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:26 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 1:00 PM
Moon Transit: 10:48 PM
Moonset: 7:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:28 AM - 5:58 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:30 AM - 2:00 PM
7:12 AM - 8:42 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
42.3°F
41.2°F
41.7°F
90%
1.54 in
89%
0%
8.9 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.61 μg/m3
PM10: 3.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:02 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:29 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 2:41 PM
Moon Transit: 11:48 PM
Moonset: 8:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:31 AM - 7:01 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:11 PM - 3:41 PM
7:39 AM - 9:09 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
39.6°F
38.1°F
38.7°F
93%
0.36 in
89%
0%
8.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.28 μg/m3
PM10: 1.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.11 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 4:31 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 4:23 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:24 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
5:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:53 PM - 5:23 PM
7:54 AM - 9:24 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Monday, February 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
41.2°F
37°F
38.2°F
95%
0.41 in
81%
0%
7.2 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.73 μg/m3
PM10: 3.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:58 AM
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 4:33 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 5:59 PM
Moon Transit: 12:42 AM
Moonset: 8:33 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:12 AM - 2:42 AM
6:22 AM - 8:52 AM

Minor Periods

5:29 PM - 6:59 PM
8:03 AM - 9:33 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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