Sitka, AK Weather
Sitka, AK climate is cool during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 50's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 63.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 12 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Sitka is 96.07 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is October with an average rainfall of 15.60 Inches.
Weather Data
Weather Warnings
| Wind advisory remains in effect until 9 pm akst this evening . |
Current Conditions
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Overcast, 42°F | Humidity: 71% | Dewpoint: 33°F |
| Wind Speed: E 12.7 MPH (11 KT) | Heat Index: 42°F | ||
| Barometer: 29.54 in. | Wind Chill: 35°F |
Weather Forecast
| Hi: 45°F | This afternoon: Rain...Windy. Highs around 45. East wind 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. | |
| Lo: 40°F | ||
| Hi: 45°F | Wednesday: Rain...Windy. Highs around 45. Southeast wind 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 40 mph in the morning. Chance of rain 100 percent. | |
| Lo: 39°F | ||
| Hi: 44°F | Thanksgiving day: Rain showers likely. Highs around 44. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of showers 60 percent. | |
| Lo: 38°F | ||
| Hi: 43°F | Friday: Rain likely. Highs around 43. Lows around 38. | |
| Lo: 38°F | ||
| Hi: 43°F | Saturday: Rain likely. Highs around 43. Lows around 38. | |
| Lo: 38°F | ||
| Hi: 43°F | Sunday: Rain likely. Highs around 43. Lows around 38. | |
| Lo: 38°F | ||
| Hi: 43°F | Sunday: Rain likely. Highs around 43. Lows around 38. | |
| Lo: 38°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous Moon | Civil Twilight: 7:15 AM AST |
Sunrise: 8:00 AM AST |
| Sunset: 3:34 PM AST |
Civil Twilight: 4:19 PM AST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 37.9 | 41.5 | 45.1 | 50.3 | 54.9 | 58.7 | 61.8 | 63.2 | 59.6 | 51.4 | 43.1 | 39.1 | 50.6 |
| Mean °F | 32.5 | 35.0 | 37.7 | 42.0 | 46.8 | 51.5 | 55.3 | 56.2 | 52.0 | 44.9 | 37.4 | 34.0 | 43.8 |
| Min °F | 27.1 | 28.4 | 30.3 | 33.6 | 38.7 | 44.2 | 48.7 | 49.1 | 44.4 | 38.4 | 31.7 | 28.8 | 37.0 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 8.80 | 7.37 | 6.68 | 5.60 | 4.86 | 3.82 | 4.20 | 6.40 | 12.38 | 15.60 | 10.16 | 10.20 | 96.07 |

