Local weather forecast

Weather in Galena, AK

Updated 2026-09-26 06:00 local time · ZIP codes 99741

Overcast
Now46°F

Overcast

High / Low50° / 38°
Rain chance21%
Wind6 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast46°27% rain
7 AMOvercast39°27% rain
8 AMOvercast39°28% rain
9 AMOvercast38°28% rain
10 AMOvercast39°25% rain
11 AMOvercast41°22% rain
12 PMOvercast43°19% rain
1 PMCloudy45°12% rain
2 PMOvercast48°14% rain
3 PMOvercast49°14% rain
4 PMOvercast50°14% rain
5 PMOvercast49°15% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
50° 38°Overcast
Rain 21%Gust 8 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
47° 33°Overcast
Rain 19%Gust 6 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
44° 34°Overcast
Rain 35%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like44°F
Humidity61%
Pressure29.46 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind6 mph NE
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise08:22 AM
Sunset08:15 PM
Moonrise07:35 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 50°F
Coolest hour5 AM · 36°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 32%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 17 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 28%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 44°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

50°F, 14% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 46°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 28%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Galena

Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.

Galena is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 64.73°N latitude and 156.93°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Galena weather today

Overcast and 46°F in Galena, AK. Today's high is 50°F with a 21% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 61%, pressure is 29.46 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Galena

Sunrise is at 08:22 AM and sunset is at 08:15 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 47°F and a low near 33°F. The maximum rain chance is 19%.

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