Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK

Current Water Temperature

42.6°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, January 11, 2026, 7:00 PM AKST

Today's Tides

 High: January 11, 6:28 AM, 9.4 ft
Low: January 11, 1:39 PM, 2.5 ft
 High: January 11, 7:46 PM, 6.3 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)
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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

46.9°F
Light rain
Light rain
42.3°F
41.9°F
71%
E 9.8 mph
13.8 mph
36.4°F
40.4°F
0.16 in
100%
6 mi
982 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Sun
H: 43°F
L: 41°F
Heavy rain
Mon
H: 41°F
L: 40°F
Heavy rain
Tue
H: 44°F
L: 41°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 40°F
L: 34°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 33°F
L: 28°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.25 μg/m3
PM10: 3.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 3:46 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 2:04 AM
Moon Transit: 6:31 AM
Moonset: 10:46 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:01 AM - 8:31 AM
12:09 AM - 2:39 PM

Minor Periods

10:16 AM - 11:46 AM
1:34 AM - 3:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 2:21PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 2:21 PM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

Another fast moving wet system is expected for Tuesday into Tuesday night bringing more rain and wind for the southern panhandle. Total rainfall amounts will be around 1 to 3 inches with gusty winds up to 60 mph possible during the event. Freezing levels will be rising to 3000 to 5000 ft. Expect rapid rises on smaller area rivers and streams Tuesday into Tuesday night, but we are not expecting flooding at this time.


High Wind Watch issued January 11 at 2:18PM AKST until January 14 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 2:18 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island, Prince of Wales Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, quick moving system, is going to push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, first over southern portions of the panhandle then moving northward. Currently, the strongest wind gusts are most likely from 3 pm to 9 pm Tuesday. This timing can change as the system moves closer. Confidence has increased in the system bringing very strong wind gusts around 60 mph, but stronger gusts could occur if the low tracks closer to the panhandle.

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Sunday, January 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
43.3°F
40.8°F
41.9°F
96%
1.32 in
89%
0%
11.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.4 μg/m3
PM10: 6.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 3:46 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 2:04 AM
Moon Transit: 6:31 AM
Moonset: 10:46 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:01 AM - 8:31 AM
12:09 AM - 2:39 PM

Minor Periods

10:16 AM - 11:46 AM
1:34 AM - 3:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, January 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
41°F
39.7°F
41°F
97%
0.81 in
87%
0%
14.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.52 μg/m3
PM10: 5.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 3:48 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 3:25 AM
Moon Transit: 7:15 AM
Moonset: 10:53 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:45 AM - 9:15 AM
12:53 AM - 3:23 PM

Minor Periods

10:23 AM - 11:53 AM
2:55 AM - 4:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
44.2°F
41.2°F
42.4°F
94%
2.9 in
87%
0%
37.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.27 μg/m3
PM10: 4.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:10 AM
Sunset: 3:50 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 4:49 AM
Moon Transit: 8:01 AM
Moonset: 11:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:31 AM - 10:01 AM
1:40 PM - 4:10 PM

Minor Periods

10:35 AM - 12:05 AM
4:19 AM - 5:49 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
39.6°F
33.6°F
38.1°F
88%
1.41 in
89%
4%
27.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.02 μg/m3
PM10: 7.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.84 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:10 AM
Sunset: 3:52 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 6:10 AM
Moon Transit: 8:50 AM
Moonset: 11:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:20 AM - 10:50 AM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Minor Periods

10:55 AM - 12:25 AM
5:40 AM - 7:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
32.5°F
27.9°F
29.8°F
81%
0 in
0%
10%
5.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.29 μg/m3
PM10: 12.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:10 AM
Sunset: 3:54 PM
Daylight: 7 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 7:21 AM
Moon Transit: 9:41 AM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:21 PM - 5:51 PM
9:11 AM - 11:41 AM

Minor Periods

11:31 AM - 1:01 PM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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