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Weather in Sitka, AK

Updated 2026-09-26 04:45 local time · ZIP codes 99835

Patchy rain nearby
Now44°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low46° / 43°
Rain chance87%
Wind4 mph
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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 3:33PM AKDT until September 26 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...Light winds becoming SE 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Showers. .MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft. .TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. .WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:58AM AKDT until September 27 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TODAY...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain early in the morning. .TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. .TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby44°30% rain
6 AMPatchy rain nearby45°29% rain
7 AMPatchy rain nearby44°30% rain
8 AMPatchy rain nearby45°31% rain
9 AMPatchy rain nearby46°28% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby46°25% rain
11 AMLight rain shower46°45% rain
12 PMLight rain shower46°62% rain
1 PMLight rain shower45°65% rain
2 PMLight rain shower45°45% rain
3 PMOvercast44°28% rain
4 PMCloudy44°23% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
46° 43°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 87%Gust 7 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
52° 44°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
50° 44°Light rain shower
Rain 88%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like42°F
Humidity90%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind4 mph ESE
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:54 AM
Sunset06:50 PM
Moonrise06:25 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 46°F
Coolest hour7 PM · 43°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 77%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 9 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 65% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 42°F with winds near 4 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

46°F, 25% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 11 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 44°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 65%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Sitka

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

Sitka is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 57.05°N latitude and 135.33°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.

Sitka weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 44°F in Sitka, AK. Today's high is 46°F with a 87% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Sitka

Sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 52°F and a low near 44°F. The maximum rain chance is 92%.

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