Ketchikan, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Ketchikan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ketchikan.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ketchikan
What is the weather usually like in Ketchikan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 67°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 157.3 inprecipitation per year · 3,995 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ketchikan: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEAVER FALLS, AK US (USC00500657), adjusted for the elevation of Ketchikan.
Ketchikan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ketchikan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 3:51 PM | 7 h 49 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| April | 5:39 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| May | 4:33 AM | 8:52 PM | 16 h 18 min |
| June | 4:01 AM | 9:32 PM | 17 h 30 min |
| July | 4:24 AM | 9:21 PM | 16 h 57 min |
| August | 5:19 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 47 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 3:43 PM | 8 h 24 min |
| December | 8:05 AM | 3:18 PM | 7 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Ketchikan?
Ketchikan has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 67°F (19°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 157.3 inches (3,995 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Ketchikan is May to August. At 0 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Ketchikan
What is the hottest month in Ketchikan?
August, with an average high of 67°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Ketchikan?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Ketchikan?
About 157.3 inches (3,995 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Ketchikan?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ketchikan?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ketchikan have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
What is the weather like in Ketchikan in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 37°F, with about 19.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ketchikan?
Around 7:18 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 3:43 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ketchikan weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ketchikan.
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