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- Showers will linger around parts of panhandle today with cloud cover for most of the panhandle. Rainy weather sticks around into the weekend. Click here for the latest forecast discussion.
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Current conditions at
Petersburg (PAPG)
Lat: 56.8°NLon: 132.95°WElev: 71ft.
Overcast
50°F
10°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | NE 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.04 in (1017.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 48°F (9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 20 May 4:56 pm AKDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles ESE Petersburg AK
This Afternoon
High: 53 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Rain
Wednesday
High: 53 °F
Rain Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance Rain
Thursday
High: 54 °F
Chance
SprinklesThursday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
SprinklesFriday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
RainFriday Night
Low: 45 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Rain Likely
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Rain. High near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then sprinkles after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of sprinkles after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of sprinkles before 1am, then a chance of sprinkles after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A chance of sprinkles before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Memorial Day
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Petersburg AK
56.8°N 132.9°W (Elev. 42 ft)
56.8°N 132.9°W (Elev. 42 ft)
4:35 pm AKDT May 20, 2025
5pm AKDT May 20, 2025-6pm AKDT May 27, 2025
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