Current Weather Conditions & Forecast for Ketchikan, AK
Ketchikan, located in the Southeast region of Alaska within the largest temperate rainforest in the world, has a very unique climate. The average annual temperature is about 45 degrees Fahrenheit, with the average high of about 50 degrees and the average low at about 39 degrees, according to U.S. Climate Data. You might see summer highs of about 75-80 degrees and winter lows around 30 degrees in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan is known more for it’s average annual rainfall. While Alaska is one of the drier states overall, Ketchikan experiences an average annual rainfall of between 140 and 160 inches per year earning it the nickname of the “Rain Capital of Alaska”. Precipitation occurs fairly consistently throughout the year, with more during the fall and winter months. Not a lot of snow though, only about 37 inches per year.
But as we say here in Ketchikan, “There’s no bad weather, just bad gear!” So be sure to pack your raincoat and sweaters. 🙂
Here’s your 10-day weather forecast for Ketchikan, Alaska:
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Sunday
03/24
0%
Clear
A mix of clouds and sun. High near 55F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
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Monday
03/25
0%
Clear
Sunny skies. High around 55F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Tuesday
03/26
20%
Overcast
Cloudy. High 52F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
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Wednesday
03/27
10%
Clear
A mainly sunny sky. High 57F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
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Thursday
03/28
0%
Clear
A mainly sunny sky. High 59F. Winds light and variable.
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Friday
03/29
0%
Clear
Sunny along with a few clouds. High 56F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Saturday
03/30
40%
Chance of Rain
Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 52F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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Sunday
03/31
40%
Chance of Rain
Showers early becoming less numerous later in the day. High 56F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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Monday
04/01
10%
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy skies. High 54F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Tuesday
04/02
20%
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy. High 53F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
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