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

Is Ketchikan a good destination in October, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In October, Ketchikan usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Ketchikan in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 422 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 23 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 71 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 422 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 71 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Annette Island, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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