Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK

Current Water Temperature

48.4°F 9.1°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
48.4°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Monday, November 9, 2026, 1:00 PM AKST

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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

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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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

48°F
Light rain
Conditions: Light rain
Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 42.5°F
Wind: SE 13.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 29.3 mph
Pressure: 29.2 in
Precipitation: 0.1 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.1

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Mon
H: 42°F
L: 39°F
Light rain
Tue
H: 45°F
L: 35°F
Light rain shower
Wed
H: 44°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
83 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
109 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
8h 29m daylight
Sunrise 7:30 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 3:59 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 8:47 AM
Transit 12:06 PM
Moonset 3:17 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:01 AM - 2:31 AM
11:36 AM - 2:06 PM

Minor Periods

8:17 AM - 9:47 AM
2:47 PM - 4:17 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 9 at 5:52AM AKST until November 10 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 5:52 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 70 kt and seas 29 to 34 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Storm Warning issued November 9 at 5:52AM AKST until November 9 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 5:52 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 70 kt and seas 29 to 34 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Gale Warning issued November 9 at 5:52AM AKST until November 10 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 5:52 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 70 kt and seas 29 to 34 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Storm Warning issued November 9 at 8:56AM AKST until November 9 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 8:56 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 70 kt and seas 29 to 34 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 9 at 8:56AM AKST until November 10 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 8:56 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 70 kt and seas 29 to 34 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 25 to 30 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until 6 PM AKST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 40.9°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 93%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Astronomical

Sun
8h 29m daylight
Sunrise 7:30 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 3:59 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 8:47 AM
Transit 12:06 PM
Moonset 3:17 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:01 AM - 2:31 AM
11:36 AM - 2:06 PM

Minor Periods

8:17 AM - 9:47 AM
2:47 PM - 4:17 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain
Average Temperature: 40.6°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 93%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Astronomical

Sun
8h 25m daylight
Sunrise 7:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 3:57 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 10:09 AM
Transit 12:57 PM
Moonset 3:40 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:01 AM - 2:31 AM
12:27 PM - 2:57 PM

Minor Periods

9:39 AM - 11:09 AM
3:10 PM - 4:40 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain shower
Average Temperature: 40.9°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 92%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Astronomical

Sun
8h 20m daylight
Sunrise 7:35 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 3:55 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 11:19 AM
Transit 1:48 PM
Moonset 4:17 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:52 AM - 3:22 AM
1:18 PM - 3:48 PM

Minor Periods

10:49 AM - 12:19 PM
3:47 PM - 5:17 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
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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