Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK

Current Water Temperature

48.0°F 8.9°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
48.0°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: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:06 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)
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

43.7°F
Fog
Conditions: Fog
Humidity: 83%
Feels Like: 38.1°F
Wind: ESE 7.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.9 mph
Pressure: 29.44 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 97%
Visibility: 0.3 mi
UV Index: 0.6

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Light Rain Showers
Thu
H: 44°F
L: 40°F
Light Rain Showers
Fri
H: 47°F
L: 42°F
Light Rain Showers
Sat
H: 49°F
L: 46°F
Moderate Rain Showers
Sun
H: 49°F
L: 42°F
Light Rain Showers
Mon
H: 42°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
1.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
76 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
113 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
8h 16m daylight
Sunrise 7:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 3:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 12:11 PM
Transit 2:40 PM
Moonset 5:11 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
2:10 PM - 4:40 PM

Minor Periods

11:41 AM - 1:11 PM
4:41 PM - 6:11 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 41.9°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 100%
Wind: 12.9 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
69 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
114.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
8h 16m daylight
Sunrise 7:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 3:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 12:11 PM
Transit 2:40 PM
Moonset 5:11 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
2:10 PM - 4:40 PM

Minor Periods

11:41 AM - 1:11 PM
4:41 PM - 6:11 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 44.1°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 97%
Wind: 13.1 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
59.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
127.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
8h 12m daylight
Sunrise 7:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 3:51 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 12:45 PM
Transit 3:30 PM
Moonset 6:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:35 AM - 5:05 AM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Minor Periods

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
5:52 PM - 7:22 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 46.9°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 99%
Wind: 17.6 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
122.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
8h 8m daylight
Sunrise 7:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 3:49 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 1:05 PM
Transit 4:18 PM
Moonset 7:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:24 AM - 5:54 AM
3:48 PM - 6:18 PM

Minor Periods

12:35 PM - 2:05 PM
7:11 PM - 8:41 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 45.9°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Chance of Rain: 100%
Wind: 19.8 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
75.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
115.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
8h 4m daylight
Sunrise 7:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 3:48 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 1:18 PM
Transit 5:04 PM
Moonset 9:03 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:12 AM - 6:42 AM
4:34 PM - 7:04 PM

Minor Periods

12:48 PM - 2:18 PM
8:33 PM - 10:03 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 39.9°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Chance of Rain: 100%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
80.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
128.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
8h 0m daylight
Sunrise 7:46 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 3:46 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 1:26 PM
Transit 5:49 PM
Moonset 10:25 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:57 AM - 7:27 AM
5:19 PM - 7:49 PM

Minor Periods

12:56 PM - 2:26 PM
9:55 PM - 11:25 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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