The climate of Sitka
The current climate in Sitka features temperatures ranging from a high of 17°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Sitka, Alaska.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Sitka in recent years was 30°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in February 2021.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Sitka gets 2911 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 164 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Sitka?
The best time to visit Sitka for mild to warm weather is June, July and September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Sitka.
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Climate Table of Sitka
The climate table of Sitka shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 223 | 169 | 140 | 128 | 96 | 134 | 125 | 429 | 303 | 458 | 498 | 208 |
Snow (cm) | 21 | 41 | 33 | 9,8 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,4 | 28 | 30 |
UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Sitka, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Sitka
Yearly Temperature in Sitka
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sitka, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sitka
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sitka
Average Snowfall per Month in Sitka
Total Yearly Snowfall in Sitka
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Sitka, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Sitka
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Average weather in Sitka by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sitka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.