Sitka, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Sitka now
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Sitka weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sitka.
This week in Sitka
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sitka
What is the weather usually like in Sitka?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 62°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 102.1 inprecipitation per year · 2,593 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sitka: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SITKA 1 NE, AK US (USW00025379), adjusted for the elevation of Sitka.
Sitka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sitka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:26 AM | 3:55 PM | 7 h 29 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| April | 5:49 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| May | 4:38 AM | 9:17 PM | 16 h 39 min |
| June | 4:01 AM | 10:02 PM | 18 h 0 min |
| July | 4:26 AM | 9:48 PM | 17 h 22 min |
| August | 5:26 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| November | 7:42 AM | 3:49 PM | 8 h 7 min |
| December | 8:32 AM | 3:20 PM | 6 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Sitka?
Sitka has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 62°F (17°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 102.1 inches (2,593 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Sitka is May to August. 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 Sitka
What is the hottest month in Sitka?
August, with an average high of 62°F (17°C).
What is the coldest month in Sitka?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sitka?
About 102.1 inches (2,593 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Sitka?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sitka?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sitka have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
What is the weather like in Sitka in November?
Highs average 42°F and lows 33°F, with about 12.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sitka?
Around 7:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 3:49 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sitka weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sitka.
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