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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

(Updated: 1:53 PM AST TUE NOV 24 2009)

Overcast 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

(Generated: 12:15 PM AKST TUE NOV 24 2009)
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

Waxing Gibbous Moon 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

(SITKA MAGNETIC OBSY Weather station, 0.21 miles from Sitka)
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

(SITKA MAGNETIC OBSY Weather station, 0.21 miles from Sitka)
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