Ketchikan, AK Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ketchikan, a city in Prince Of Wales-Hyder Census Area County, Alaska.
Tonight
49°F
Heavy Rain
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
7-day forecast for Ketchikan
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 49°F | Heavy Rain | 20 mph SE | 100% |
| Wednesday | 52°F | Heavy Rain | 15 to 20 mph SE | 100% |
| Wednesday Night | 47°F | Light Rain | 10 to 15 mph SE | 93% |
| Thursday | 50°F | Heavy Rain | 20 to 30 mph SE | 100% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Heavy Rain | 20 to 25 mph SE | 100% |
| Friday | 50°F | Rain | 15 to 20 mph SE | 100% |
| Friday Night | 42°F | Light Rain | 10 to 15 mph SE | 76% |
| Saturday | 49°F | Heavy Rain | 10 to 20 mph SE | 100% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Heavy Rain | 20 to 25 mph SE | 100% |
| Sunday | 50°F | Light Rain | 15 to 20 mph SE | 100% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Rain | 20 to 25 mph SE | 100% |
| Monday | 49°F | Heavy Rain | 20 to 25 mph SE | 100% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Heavy Rain | 25 mph SE | 100% |
| Tuesday | 50°F | Rain | 20 to 25 mph SE | 100% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ketchikan (55.357, -131.675). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ketchikan
Last spring frost
Apr 14
First fall frost
Oct 25
Growing season
192 days
More local growing data for Ketchikan: nearby ZIP 99926 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Alaska frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Metlakatla 6 S, Ak (7.9 mi from Ketchikan). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.