Ward Cove, AK
Unincorporated community in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
Ward Cove is a small unincorporated community in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It is 4.2 miles SE of Ketchikan, the nearest town.
Ward Cove at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- Nearest town
- Ketchikan (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 55.4119, -131.7228
Weather in Ward Cove now
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Ward Cove weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ward Cove.
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What is the weather usually like in Ward Cove?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 65°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 149.5 inprecipitation per year · 3,798 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ward Cove: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KETCHIKAN INTL AP, AK US (USW00025325), adjusted for the elevation of Ward Cove.
Ward Cove weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ward Cove through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 3:51 PM | 7 h 49 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| April | 5:39 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| May | 4:33 AM | 8:52 PM | 16 h 19 min |
| June | 4:01 AM | 9:33 PM | 17 h 31 min |
| July | 4:24 AM | 9:21 PM | 16 h 57 min |
| August | 5:19 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| September | 6:18 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 47 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 3:43 PM | 8 h 24 min |
| December | 8:06 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 Ward Cove?
Ward Cove has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 65°F (18°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 149.5 inches (3,798 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Ward Cove 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.
Webcams near Ward Cove
The closest live webcam is Ketchikan › North, 5.6 miles NW of Ward Cove.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ward Cove.
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Questions about Ward Cove
Where is Ward Cove, AK?
Ward Cove is an unincorporated community in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, 4.2 miles SE of Ketchikan.
What county is Ward Cove in?
Ward Cove is in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Ward Cove?
Ketchikan, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ward Cove?
Yes. The closest is Ketchikan › North, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ward Cove?
August, with an average high of 65°F (18°C).
What is the coldest month in Ward Cove?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Ward Cove?
About 149.5 inches (3,798 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Ward Cove?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ward Cove?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ward Cove have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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