Water Temperature of the Sitka Channel in Sitka, AK
Current Water Temperature
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 SoundSponsored Content
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
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Weather for Sitka, Alaska
Current Weather

Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 42.5°F
Wind: SE 13.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 29.3 mph
Precipitation: 0.1 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.1
Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 42°F
L: 39°F

Tue
H: 45°F
L: 35°F

Wed
H: 44°F
L: 34°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM11:36 AM - 2:06 PM
Minor Periods
8:17 AM - 9:47 AM2:47 PM - 4:17 PM
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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 40.9°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM11:36 AM - 2:06 PM
Minor Periods
8:17 AM - 9:47 AM2:47 PM - 4:17 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 40.6°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM12:27 PM - 2:57 PM
Minor Periods
9:39 AM - 11:09 AM3:10 PM - 4:40 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 40.9°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:52 AM - 3:22 AM1:18 PM - 3:48 PM
Minor Periods
10:49 AM - 12:19 PM3:47 PM - 5:17 PM
