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Current conditions at
Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.
Overcast
56°F
13°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | SE 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.94 in (1014.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 54°F (12°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 29 Jul 1:53 am AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles WSW Yes Bay AK
Overnight
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 59 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
ShowersThursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
LikelyFriday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudySaturday
High: 62 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Showers. Low around 51. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Cloudy, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Yes Bay AK
55.89°N 131.93°W (Elev. 397 ft)
55.89°N 131.93°W (Elev. 397 ft)
5:49 pm AKDT Jul 28, 2026
2am AKDT Jul 29, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 4, 2026
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