Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK

Current Water Temperature

41.9°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 4:36 PM AKDT

Today's Tides

 High: March 11, 6:01 AM, 8.5 ft
Low: March 11, 1:46 PM, 2.3 ft
 High: March 11, 8:59 PM, 6.0 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

37.8°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
34.5°F
28.3°F
52%
NE 4.3 mph
4.9 mph
19.1°F
23.4°F
0 in
75%
9 mi
1007 mbar
0.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
Wed
H: 32°F
L: 26°F
Light freezing rain
Thu
H: 28°F
L: 21°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 28°F
L: 18°F
Mist
Sat
H: 33°F
L: 21°F
Light snow
Sun
H: 34°F
L: 25°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.25 μg/m3
PM10: 3.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 4:58 AM
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 AM
12:55 AM - 3:25 PM

Minor Periods

9:02 AM - 10:32 AM
4:28 AM - 5:58 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 4:41AM AKDT until March 11 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 4:41 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the scattered nature & varying intensity of these snow showers, snow accumulations and impacts will be highly variable across the 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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
31.6°F
25.7°F
28.6°F
83%
0.04 in
78%
4%
6.9 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.21 μg/m3
PM10: 4.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 154.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 4:58 AM
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 AM
12:55 AM - 3:25 PM

Minor Periods

9:02 AM - 10:32 AM
4:28 AM - 5:58 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
27.9°F
20.8°F
23.9°F
77%
0 in
63%
2%
6.9 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.22 μg/m3
PM10: 2.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 5:46 AM
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 AM
1:47 PM - 4:17 PM

Minor Periods

10:02 AM - 11:32 AM
5:16 AM - 6:46 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
27.9°F
18°F
22.9°F
70%
0 in
0%
0%
8.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.16 μg/m3
PM10: 2.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 6:16 AM
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 AM
2:38 PM - 5:08 PM

Minor Periods

11:19 AM - 12:49 AM
5:46 AM - 7:16 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Mist
33°F
21.2°F
27.9°F
85%
0.12 in
79%
16%
6.5 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.48 μg/m3
PM10: 3.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 6:33 AM
Moon Transit: 9:49 AM
Moonset: 1:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:28 PM - 5:58 PM
9:19 AM - 11:49 AM

Minor Periods

12:46 AM - 2:16 PM
6:03 AM - 7:33 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
33.9°F
24.8°F
30.8°F
81%
0.24 in
63%
63%
8.5 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.93 μg/m3
PM10: 6.04 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 6:43 AM
Moon Transit: 10:38 AM
Moonset: 2:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:17 PM - 6:47 PM
10:08 AM - 12:38 AM

Minor Periods

2:17 PM - 3:47 PM
6:13 AM - 7:43 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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