Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK

Current Water Temperature

55.9°F

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 Sound

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Sitka Channel

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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Taku River, Juneau, AK (119.1 mi)
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Salmon River, Hyder, AK (213.0 mi)
Yakutat Bay, Yakutat, AK (234.8 mi)

Weather for Sitka, Alaska

Current Weather

55.9°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 55.7°F
Wind: S 4 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.8 mph
Pressure: 30 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 51°F
L: 48°F
Heavy rain
Thu
H: 52°F
L: 48°F
Heavy rain
Fri
H: 52°F
L: 50°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 58°F
L: 50°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 55°F
L: 50°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 8.51 μg/m3
PM10: 12.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 233.1 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 9:51 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 10:16 PM
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 AM
5:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Minor Periods

9:46 PM - 11:16 PM
1:35 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.


Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 50.1°F
Average Humidity: 97%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.36 μg/m3
PM10: 9.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 232.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 9:51 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 10:16 PM
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 AM
5:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Minor Periods

9:46 PM - 11:16 PM
1:35 AM - 3:05 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 50.3°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.41 μg/m3
PM10: 13.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 224.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 9:50 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 10:42 PM
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 AM
6:24 AM - 8:54 AM

Minor Periods

10:12 PM - 11:42 PM
2:45 AM - 4:15 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, July 11, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 51.1°F
Average Humidity: 98%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.91 μg/m3
PM10: 7.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 9:49 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 10:56 PM
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 AM
7:18 AM - 9:48 AM

Minor Periods

10:26 PM - 11:56 PM
4:13 AM - 5:43 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 53.9°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.12 μg/m3
PM10: 9.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 211.18 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 9:48 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 11:05 PM
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 AM
8:09 AM - 10:39 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
5:46 AM - 7:16 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 52.3°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 4.3 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 9:47 PM
Daylight: 17 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 12:05 AM
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 AM
8:58 AM - 11:28 AM

Minor Periods

7:20 AM - 8:50 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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