Coastal Waters Forecast for Yakutat Bay 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...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 7 ft late. Rain in the evening. .SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Showers. .MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .TUE...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. .WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Yakutat, AK
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 99689
Now50°F
Light rain shower
High / Low51° / 47°
Rain chance88%
Wind13 mph
Weather alerts
5Active alerts
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Yakutat Bay, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM. * WHEN...From 7 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.
Coastal Waters Forecast for Yakutat Bay 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. .TODAY...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain. .MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...E wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Yakutat Bay, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM. * WHEN...From 7 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.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Yakutat Bay, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM. * WHEN...From 7 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
Now50°33% rain
50°33% rain9 AM51°52% rain
51°52% rain10 AM49°51% rain
49°51% rain11 AM48°66% rain
48°66% rain12 PM48°65% rain
48°65% rain1 PM48°65% rain
48°65% rain2 PM48°71% rain
48°71% rain3 PM47°70% rain
47°70% rain4 PM47°72% rain
47°72% rain5 PM47°65% rain
47°65% rain6 PM
48°30% rain
48°30% rain7 PM48°27% rain
48°27% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-09-26
51° 47°Light rain shower
Rain 88%Gust 26 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
52° 47°Light rain shower
Rain 90%Gust 28 mph
Monday2026-09-28
51° 47°Light rain shower
Rain 83%Gust 17 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like44°F
Humidity73%
Pressure29.81 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph E
Wind gusts24 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise07:12 AM
Sunset07:07 PM
Moonrise06:38 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours
Key weather changes ahead
Warmest hour6 AM · 52°F
Coolest hour5 PM · 47°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 83%
Strongest gusts3 AM · 39 mph
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Take an umbrella
Rain chance reaches about 72% over the next 12 hours.
A jacket or sweater is a good idea
It feels like 44°F with winds near 13 mph.
Best window: 8 AM
50°F, 33% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 36 mph.
Running conditions are less comfortable
Current temperature is 50°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 72%.
Low UV protection needs
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Yakutat
Alaska spans Arctic, subarctic and maritime climates, so temperatures and precipitation can differ sharply between the coast, interior and far north.
Yakutat is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 59.55°N latitude and 139.73°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.
Yakutat weather today
Light rain shower and 50°F in Yakutat, AK. Today's high is 51°F with a 88% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 24 mph. Relative humidity is 73%, pressure is 29.81 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Yakutat
Sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 52°F and a low near 47°F. The maximum rain chance is 90%.
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