Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, March 9, 2026, 9:12 AM AKDT
Today's Tides
High: March 9, 4:39 AM, 9.6 ft
Low: March 9, 11:32 AM, 1.4 ft
High: March 9, 5:53 PM, 6.9 ft
Low: March 9, 10:54 PM, 4.2 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Sitka Harbor; Crescent Bay; Thomsen Harbor; Western Anchorage; Japonski Island; Sitka SoundStation 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
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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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 30°F
L: 27°F

Tue
H: 30°F
L: 21°F

Wed
H: 29°F
L: 24°F

Thu
H: 30°F
L: 20°F

Fri
H: 32°F
L: 19°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:52 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 5:34 AM
Moonset: 8:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 58.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:04 AM - 7:34 AM11:13 AM - 1:43 PM
Minor Periods
8:01 AM - 9:31 AM2:00 AM - 3:30 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 7:39PM AKDT until March 9 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 7:39 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 4:00 AM
...SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.. .Bands of snow showers will continue to move west to east across southeast Alaska Sunday night into Monday morning. These snow showers may be moderate to heavy at times, resulting in variable snow amounts across the region. Under the heaviest snow showers showers, expect visibilities to be reduced to one mile or less with isolated areas seeing upwards of 2 to 5 inches of snowfall by Monday morning. * WHAT...Snow showers. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the nature of these snow showers, snow accumulations and impacts will be highly variable across region.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 3:45AM AKDT until March 9 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mon March 9, 2026, 3:45 AM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
...SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.. .Bands of snow showers will continue to move west to east across southeast Alaska Monday morning. These snow showers may be moderate to heavy at times, resulting in variable snow amounts across the region. Under the heaviest snow showers showers, expect visibilities to be reduced to one mile or less with isolated areas seeing upwards of 2 to 6 inches of snowfall through Monday morning. * WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Total accumulations of 2 to 6 inches through Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaska. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the nature of these snow showers, snow accumulations and impacts will be highly variable across region.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:52 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 5:34 AM
Moonset: 8:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 58.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:04 AM - 7:34 AM11:13 AM - 1:43 PM
Minor Periods
8:01 AM - 9:31 AM2:00 AM - 3:30 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 6:24 AM
Moonset: 8:53 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:54 AM - 8:24 AM12:03 AM - 2:33 PM
Minor Periods
8:23 AM - 9:53 AM3:20 AM - 4:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 7:15 AM
Moonset: 9:32 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:45 AM - 9:15 AM12:55 AM - 3:25 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 AM - 10:32 AM4:28 AM - 5:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 8:07 AM
Moonset: 10:32 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:37 AM - 10:07 AM1:47 PM - 4:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:02 AM - 11:32 AM5:16 AM - 6:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 8:58 AM
Moonset: 11:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:28 AM - 10:58 AM2:38 PM - 5:08 PM
Minor Periods
11:19 AM - 12:49 AM5:46 AM - 7:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
