Alaska (Ketchikan)
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Today weather in Alaska
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
19°
Sunny
Feels like 16° · Low 12°
Mild temperatures are expected in Alaska Today, peaking at around 18 °F and dropping to 12 °F by night. It'll be quite breezy in Alaska Today with average wind speeds of 17 km/h. There's a slight chance of rain at 12%.
19° / 12°
Temp
12%
Rain
17 km/h
Wind
80%
Humidity
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Alaska hourly forecast for today
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| 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM | 02:00 AM | 03:00 AM | 04:00 AM | 05:00 AM | 05:29 AM | 06:00 AM | 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 08:00 PM | 08:10 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 13.2° | 13.1° | 13° | 12.9° | 12.9° | 12.7° | Sunrise | 12.1° | 13° | 14.2° | 15.2° | 16.3° | 16.9° | 17.6° | 18.2° | 18.5° | 18.7° | 18.5° | 18.5° | 18.2° | 17.3° | 15.6° | Sunset | 15.2° | 15.2° | 14.8° | |
| Feels like | 11.2° | 11.2° | 11° | 10.8° | 10.8° | 10.8° | 10.6° | 11.4° | 12.1° | 13° | 14° | 14.5° | 15.3° | 15.7° | 15.8° | 15.9° | 15.9° | 15.9° | 16.1° | 15.5° | 13.8° | 13.7° | 13.4° | 13° | |||
| wind speed | 13 km/h | 13 km/h | 14 km/h | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | 14 km/h | 11 km/h | 11 km/h | 13 km/h | 14 km/h | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | 16 km/h | 17 km/h | 18 km/h | 17 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 14 km/h | 14 km/h | 13 km/h | 14 km/h | 14 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 331° | 331° | 335° | 332° | 339° | 342° | 338° | 338° | 330° | 333° | 329° | 324° | 327° | 326° | 326° | 328° | 332° | 329° | 329° | 329° | 335° | 346° | 342° | 340° | |||
| wind direction | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 14% | 16% | 16% | 15% | 16% | 16% | 18% | 13% | 11% | 10% | 8% | 11% | 18% | 16% | 11% | 15% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 8% | 11% | 19% | 23% | 17% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 87% | 90% | 92% | 93% | 93% | 94% | 93% | 90% | 83% | 79% | 75% | 72% | 69% | 66% | 64% | 64% | 66% | 67% | 70% | 76% | 84% | 86% | 86% | 89% | |||
| dew point | 11.1° | 11.5° | 11.8° | 11.8° | 11.8° | 11.7° | 11° | 11.4° | 11.5° | 11.7° | 11.8° | 11.8° | 11.8° | 11.9° | 11.7° | 11.9° | 12° | 12.3° | 12.7° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 18% | 29% | 17% | 6% | 19% | 11% | 31% | 5% | 5% | 14% | 9% | 51% | 100% | 95% | 72% | 98% | 5% | 7% | 11% | 5% | 5% | 61% | 78% | 38% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Weather in Alaska today
The weather in Alaska today is expected to be much warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 19 °F, compared to an average of 13 °F for August 20th in recent years.
temperatures
19 °F
rain
0 mm
wind
17 km/h
UV
Moderate
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Alaska daylight overview ☀️
Today in Alaska, The sun rises at 05:29 and sets at 20:10, giving a total daylight duration of 14 hours and 41 minutes.
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The weather today in Alaska - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Alaska?
The maximum temperature for today in Alaska is expected to be 19° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Alaska? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 12% chance of rain in Alaska today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Alaska? 🌀
The wind in Alaska is expected to blow at 17 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Alaska today?
Given the forecast of 19 °F with a 12% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Alaska today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Alaska today?
The sun is expected to rise at 05:29 and set at 20:10 in Alaska.
How accurate is the weather forecast Alaska today? ✅
Alaska weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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