Ketchikan weather in August (Alaska, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Ketchikan during August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Ketchikan typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August marks the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Ketchikan in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 249 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 147 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Ketchikan. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ketchikan climate page with graphs.

 

Ketchikan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 249 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Annette Island, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ketchikan, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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