Sitka in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sitka in august 2025
The weather in Sitka in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Moderate rain at times
38% of time
17%
15%
15%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
43% of time
19%
15%
14%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
21%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
52°F
32%
18%
18%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sitka in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sitka in august.
The climate of Sitka in august is tolerable
the weather in Sitka in august is wet (with 13.9in of rainfall over 16 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 8.9in of precipitation over 12 days.
The climate is fairly cold here the month of august, but it is endurable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 59°F. The minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Sitka is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sitka in the month of august with a maximum record of 70°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 43°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 3 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 10% of the month.
On this month of august, day length in Sitka is generally 15:12. Sunrise is at 04:29 and sunset is at 19:41.
With a bad weather, august is not recommended to go there.
August: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in august, there are destinations with better weather than Sitka:
In august, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sitka in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 43°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 13.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (50%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.5in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:29 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:41 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:12 | ||||
| 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 Sitka in august 2024:
49°F to 59°F
54°F to 65°F
47°F to 61°F
50°F to 68°F
56°F to 68°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
47°F to 58°F
56°F to 63°F
58°F to 70°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
47°F to 63°F
47°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
43°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
56°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in august
Cities near Sitka:
| Haines in august | tolerable weather |
| Ketchikan in august | tolerable weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Cordova in august | tolerable weather |
| Valdez in august | tolerable weather |
| Tok in august | tolerable weather |
| Anchorage in august | good weather |
| Kenai in august | good weather |
| Anchor Point in august | tolerable weather |
| Kodiak in august | tolerable weather |
| Healy in august | tolerable weather |
| Fairbanks in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Sitka in august:
Weather data for Sitka for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sitka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sitka 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 Sitka.