Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SAT...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SAT NIGHT...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SUN...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .SUN NIGHT...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .MON...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .MON NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Kotzebue, AK
Updated 2026-09-26 06:00 local time · ZIP codes 99752
Now43°F
Overcast
High / Low46° / 42°
Rain chance21%
Wind21 mph
Weather alerts
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Hourly
Next hours
Now43°22% rain
43°22% rain7 AM43°22% rain
43°22% rain8 AM43°20% rain
43°20% rain9 AM
42°21% rain
42°21% rain10 AM42°21% rain
42°21% rain11 AM42°21% rain
42°21% rain12 PM43°21% rain
43°21% rain1 PM44°21% rain
44°21% rain2 PM44°20% rain
44°20% rain3 PM45°19% rain
45°19% rain4 PM45°19% rain
45°19% rain5 PM46°19% rain
46°19% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-09-26
46° 42°Overcast
Rain 21%Gust 21 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
46° 44°Overcast
Rain 21%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
43° 38°Overcast
Rain 19%Gust 22 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like34°F
Humidity70%
Pressure29.44 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind21 mph E
Wind gusts26 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise08:45 AM
Sunset08:37 PM
Moonrise07:51 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours
Key weather changes ahead
Warmest hour6 PM · 46°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 42°F
Highest rain chance6 AM · 22%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 29 mph
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 22%).
A jacket or sweater is a good idea
It feels like 34°F with winds near 21 mph.
Best window: 5 PM
46°F, 19% rain chance and 15 mph wind.
Allow a little extra driving time
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.
Run with a few weather adjustments
Current temperature is 43°F, wind 21 mph, rain chance up to 22%.
Low UV protection needs
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Kotzebue
Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.
Kotzebue is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 66.90°N latitude and 162.60°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.
Kotzebue weather today
Overcast and 43°F in Kotzebue, AK. Today's high is 46°F with a 21% rain chance. Winds are around 21 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 29.44 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Kotzebue
Sunrise is at 08:45 AM and sunset is at 08:37 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 46°F and a low near 44°F. The maximum rain chance is 21%.
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