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Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Light Rain
51°F
11°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | SE 10 mph |
| Barometer | 30.13 in (1020.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 50°F (10°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 47°F (8°C) |
| Last update | 21 May 10:53 am AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
Ketchikan AK
Today
High: 55 °F
Slight Chance
RainTonight
Low: 46 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 54 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Rain
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly CloudySunday
High: 50 °F
Showers
LikelySunday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
LikelyMemorial Day
High: 55 °F
Mostly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
A slight chance of rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain before 7am, then showers, mainly after 7am. High near 50. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
Ketchikan AK
55.34°N 131.67°W (Elev. 0 ft)
55.34°N 131.67°W (Elev. 0 ft)
6:26 am AKDT May 21, 2026
11am AKDT May 21, 2026-6pm AKDT May 27, 2026
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