Weather in Ketchikan in august 2025

The weather in Ketchikan in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout august

tolerable weather

Weather at 6am
56°F

Partly Cloudy

21%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Heavy rain

14%

Weather at 12pm
61°F

Clear/Sunny

25%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Heavy rain

13%

Weather at 6pm
59°F

Clear/Sunny

30%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 3am
54°F

Moderate rain at times

25%

Fog

20%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Partly Cloudy

16%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ketchikan in august

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ketchikan in august.


The climate of Ketchikan in august is tolerable

The climate in august in Ketchikan is wet (with 13.7in of rainfall over 12 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in july there is an average of 9in of precipitation over 10 days.

The climate is fairly cold in this location august, but it is liveable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 63°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Ketchikan is 59°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Ketchikan in the month of august with a maximum record of 76°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 47°F in 2019. You can expect to have about 10 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 32% of time.

Day length in Ketchikan in august is 14:59. The sun rises at 04:21 and sets at 19:20.

With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Alaska.



August: another location in Alaska?

If you want to go to Alaska in august, there are destinations with better weather than Ketchikan:

In august, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai have good weather.

more information about Alaska's weather in august


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ketchikan in august

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.

August
Outside temperature
Average temperature 59°F
Highest temperature 63°F
Lowest temperature 56°F
Highest record temperature 76°F
(2017)
Lowest record temperature 47°F
(2019)
Number of days at +65°F 10 day(s)
(32%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 56°F
Lowest sea temperature 53°F
Highest sea temperature 60°F
Wind
Wind speed 12km/h
Wind temperature 54°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 13.7in
Number of days with rainfall 12 day(s)
(40%)
Record daily rainfall 6.5in
(2011)
Other climate data
Humidity 93%
Visibility 8.29km
Cloud cover 56%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 12
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:21
Time of sunset 19:20
Length of day 14:59
Our opinion about the weather in august
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable



How was the weather last august?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ketchikan in august 2024:

01-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 61°F
02-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 65°F
03-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 65°F
04-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 67°F
05-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 63°F
06-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 65°F
07-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 63°F
08-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 65°F
09-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
59°F to 63°F
10-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 59°F
11-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 59°F
12-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 59°F
13-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 63°F
14-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 59°F
15-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 63°F
16-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 63°F
17-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 65°F
18-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 70°F
19-08-2024
Mist
58°F to 59°F
20-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 59°F
21-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 61°F
22-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 61°F
23-08-2024
Light drizzle
56°F to 56°F
24-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 59°F
25-08-2024
Moderate rain
54°F to 56°F
26-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 58°F
27-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 58°F
28-08-2024
Light rain
54°F to 56°F
29-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
54°F to 56°F
30-08-2024
Light rain
54°F to 56°F
31-08-2024
Light rain
56°F to 58°F

Map: other cities in Alaska in august

Cities near Ketchikan:

Sitka in augusttolerable weather
Haines in augusttolerable weather
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in augustvery bad weather
Cordova in augusttolerable weather
Valdez in augusttolerable weather
Tok in augusttolerable weather
Anchorage in augustgood weather
Kenai in augustgood weather
Anchor Point in augusttolerable weather
Kodiak in augusttolerable weather
Healy in augusttolerable weather
Fairbanks in augustgood weather
Alaska in august: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.

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Weather data for Ketchikan in august:

Weather data for Ketchikan for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ketchikan. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ketchikan can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Ketchikan.


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