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 5 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...N winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. .MON NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...N winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Wales, AK
Updated 2026-09-26 07:00 local time · ZIP codes 99783
Now41°F
Overcast
High / Low44° / 42°
Rain chance63%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts
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Hourly
Next hours
Now41°42% rain
41°42% rain8 AM
42°42% rain
42°42% rain9 AM42°37% rain
42°37% rain10 AM42°29% rain
42°29% rain11 AM43°38% rain
43°38% rain12 PM43°28% rain
43°28% rain1 PM43°29% rain
43°29% rain2 PM44°33% rain
44°33% rain3 PM44°28% rain
44°28% rain4 PM44°28% rain
44°28% rain5 PM44°27% rain
44°27% rain6 PM
44°26% rain
44°26% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-09-26
44° 42°Overcast
Rain 63%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
44° 40°Light drizzle
Rain 88%Gust 24 mph
Monday2026-09-28
41° 37°Light drizzle
Rain 91%Gust 35 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like34°F
Humidity93%
Pressure29.36 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind11 mph ENE
Wind gusts13 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise09:07 AM
Sunset08:59 PM
Moonrise08:17 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours
Key weather changes ahead
Warmest hour6 PM · 44°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 41°F
Highest rain chance1 AM · 52%
Strongest gusts12 AM · 18 mph
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Take an umbrella
Rain chance reaches about 42% over the next 12 hours.
A jacket or sweater is a good idea
It feels like 34°F with winds near 11 mph.
Best window: 6 PM
44°F, 26% rain chance and 12 mph wind.
Allow a little extra driving time
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Run with a few weather adjustments
Current temperature is 41°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 42%.
Low UV protection needs
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Wales
Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.
Wales is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 65.61°N latitude and 168.09°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.
Wales weather today
Overcast and 41°F in Wales, AK. Today's high is 44°F with a 63% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, pressure is 29.36 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Wales
Sunrise is at 09:07 AM and sunset is at 08:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light drizzle with a high near 44°F and a low near 40°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.
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