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Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Rain
57°F
14°C
| Humidity | 96% |
| Wind Speed | Vrbl 3 mph |
| Barometer | 29.94 in (1013.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 56°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Last update | 30 Jul 8:53 pm AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles NE Ketchikan AK
Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday
High: 54 °F
Showers then
Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
LikelySaturday
High: 52 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 48 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 54 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudySunday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 58 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 49. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Showers. High near 54. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers. High near 52. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Ketchikan AK
55.41°N 131.58°W (Elev. 2441 ft)
55.41°N 131.58°W (Elev. 2441 ft)
8:07 pm AKDT Jul 30, 2026
9pm AKDT Jul 30, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
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