Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK

Current Water Temperature

54.7°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 12:54 AM AKDT

Today's Tides

 High: August 29, 1:56 AM, 10.0 ft
Low: August 29, 8:16 AM, -0.5 ft
 High: August 29, 2:33 PM, 9.8 ft
Low: August 29, 8:33 PM, 0.8 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

55°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
92%
S 5 mph
52°F

Weather Forecast

Rain
Overnight
54°F - Rain
Rain
Saturday
61°F - Rain
Rain
Saturday Night
54°F - Rain
Light Rain
Sunday
62°F - Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers
Sunday Night
52°F - Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers
Rain Showers
Monday
58°F - Rain Showers
Rain Showers
Monday Night
50°F - Rain Showers
Rain Showers
Tuesday
61°F - Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Tuesday Night
49°F - Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Sunny
Wednesday
64°F - Sunny
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
52°F - Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thursday
64°F - Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Thursday Night
53°F - Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Friday
64°F - Chance Rain Showers

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 8:10 PM
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 8:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:24 AM - 3:54 AM
8:19 PM - 10:49 PM

Minor Periods

7:40 PM - 9:10 PM
7:32 AM - 9:02 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 8:10 PM
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 8:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:24 AM - 3:54 AM
8:19 PM - 10:49 PM

Minor Periods

7:40 PM - 9:10 PM
7:32 AM - 9:02 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 8:10 PM
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 8:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:24 AM - 3:54 AM
8:19 PM - 10:49 PM

Minor Periods

7:40 PM - 9:10 PM
7:32 AM - 9:02 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

°F
°F
°F
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in
%
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mph


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: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 8:10 PM
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 8:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:24 AM - 3:54 AM
8:19 PM - 10:49 PM

Minor Periods

7:40 PM - 9:10 PM
7:32 AM - 9:02 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

°F
°F
°F
%
in
%
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mph


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: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 8:15 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
8:59 AM - 10:29 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 8:15 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
8:59 AM - 10:29 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

°F
°F
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in
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mph


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: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 8:21 PM
Moon Transit: 3:24 AM
Moonset: 10:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:54 AM - 5:24 AM
9:03 AM - 11:33 AM

Minor Periods

7:51 PM - 9:21 PM
10:29 AM - 11:59 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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mph


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: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 8:21 PM
Moon Transit: 3:24 AM
Moonset: 10:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:54 AM - 5:24 AM
9:03 AM - 11:33 AM

Minor Periods

7:51 PM - 9:21 PM
10:29 AM - 11:59 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 8:30 PM
Moon Transit: 4:12 AM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 71.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:42 AM - 6:12 AM
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM

Minor Periods

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
12:04 AM - 1:34 PM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

°F
°F
°F
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mph


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: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 8:30 PM
Moon Transit: 4:12 AM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 71.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:42 AM - 6:12 AM
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM

Minor Periods

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
12:04 AM - 1:34 PM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

°F
°F
°F
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in
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%
mph


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: 6:06 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 8:45 PM
Moon Transit: 5:05 AM
Moonset: 2:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 60.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:35 AM - 7:05 AM
10:46 AM - 1:16 PM

Minor Periods

8:15 PM - 9:45 PM
1:41 PM - 3:11 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

°F
°F
°F
%
in
%
%
mph


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: 6:06 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 8:45 PM
Moon Transit: 5:05 AM
Moonset: 2:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 60.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:35 AM - 7:05 AM
10:46 AM - 1:16 PM

Minor Periods

8:15 PM - 9:45 PM
1:41 PM - 3:11 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

°F
°F
°F
%
in
%
%
mph


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: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 9:12 PM
Moon Transit: 6:02 AM
Moonset: 3:47 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:32 AM - 8:02 AM
11:44 AM - 2:14 PM

Minor Periods

8:42 PM - 10:12 PM
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

°F
°F
°F
%
in
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%
mph


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: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 9:12 PM
Moon Transit: 6:02 AM
Moonset: 3:47 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:32 AM - 8:02 AM
11:44 AM - 2:14 PM

Minor Periods

8:42 PM - 10:12 PM
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

°F
°F
°F
%
in
%
%
mph


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: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 10:01 PM
Moon Transit: 7:03 AM
Moonset: 5:08 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:33 AM - 9:03 AM
12:46 AM - 3:16 PM

Minor Periods

9:31 PM - 11:01 PM
4:38 PM - 6:08 PM

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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