Local weather forecast

Weather in Wrangell, AK

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 99929

Overcast
Now44°F

Overcast

High / Low47° / 40°
Rain chance89%
Wind4 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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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 Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt becoming SE late. Seas 2 ft or less. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 8 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain. .SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain. .MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 11:27PM AKDT until September 26 at 6:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:59AM AKDT until September 26 at 6:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 12:51AM AKDT until September 26 at 6:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast44°23% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby47°20% rain
11 AMLight drizzle46°56% rain
12 PMLight rain46°63% rain
1 PMLight drizzle45°66% rain
2 PMLight rain44°80% rain
3 PMLight rain43°78% rain
4 PMLight rain43°77% rain
5 PMLight rain42°83% rain
6 PMLight rain41°74% rain
7 PMLight drizzle40°69% rain
8 PMLight rain shower40°52% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
47° 40°Overcast
Rain 89%Gust 7 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain
44° 42°Light rain
Rain 93%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
49° 42°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 91%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like42°F
Humidity78%
Pressure30.03 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind4 mph ESE
Wind gusts4 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:43 AM
Sunset06:38 PM
Moonrise06:14 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 47°F
Coolest hour7 PM · 40°F
Highest rain chance5 PM · 83%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 9 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 83% 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

47°F, 20% rain chance and 3 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 8 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 44°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 83%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Wrangell

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

Wrangell is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 56.47°N latitude and 132.38°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.

Wrangell weather today

Overcast and 44°F in Wrangell, AK. Today's high is 47°F with a 89% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 4 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wrangell

Sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 06:38 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain with a high near 44°F and a low near 42°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.

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