Local weather forecast

Weather in Whittier, AK

Updated 2026-09-26 06:00 local time · ZIP codes 99693

Heavy rain
Now34°F

Heavy rain

High / Low40° / 32°
Rain chance95%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 2:47PM AKDT until September 26 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain. .SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Widespread rain showers. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .MON THROUGH TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .WED...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

Hourly

Next hours

NowHeavy rain34°95% rain
7 AMHeavy rain33°94% rain
8 AMHeavy rain32°94% rain
9 AMModerate rain32°92% rain
10 AMHeavy rain32°94% rain
11 AMModerate rain32°93% rain
12 PMModerate rain33°93% rain
1 PMModerate rain35°93% rain
2 PMModerate rain35°93% rain
3 PMModerate rain35°91% rain
4 PMModerate rain35°92% rain
5 PMModerate rain35°93% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Moderate rain
40° 32°Moderate rain
Rain 95%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
35° 32°Light rain shower
Rain 95%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
36° 34°Light rain shower
Rain 95%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like27°F
Humidity100%
Pressure29.69 inHg
Visibility3 mi
Wind9 mph ENE
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.39 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:48 AM
Sunset07:43 PM
Moonrise07:12 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 35°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 32°F
Highest rain chance6 AM · 95%
Strongest gusts1 AM · 12 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 95% over the next 12 hours.

Wear a warm coat and layers

It feels like 27°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

35°F, 91% rain chance and 8 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 3 mi; gusts may reach 11 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 34°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 95%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Whittier

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

Whittier is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 60.77°N latitude and 148.68°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.

Whittier weather today

Heavy rain and 34°F in Whittier, AK. Today's high is 40°F with a 95% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 100%, pressure is 29.69 inHg, and visibility is about 3 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Whittier

Sunrise is at 07:48 AM and sunset is at 07:43 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 35°F and a low near 32°F. The maximum rain chance is 95%.

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