Sitka, AK weather in June
In June, Sitka sees highs around 58°F and lows around 48°F: cool, with rain on most days. Expect about 17 wet days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 55% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 4:15 am / 9:42 pm | 4:10 am / 9:59 pm |
| Daylight | 17.5 h | 17.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am51°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 48°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Sitka Airport (1 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow17 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry June brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202004: average high 61°F
- Coolest June2008: average high 54°F
- Wettest June1996: 6.3 in
- Driest June2004: 0.5 in
- Highest reading81°F (June 20, 2004)
- Lowest reading37°F (June 2, 1991)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 53°F | 58°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 48°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Daylight | 16.6 h | 17.8 h | 17.1 h |
Highs change by +5°F from May and +2°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Warmer: Skagway, AK166 mi · high 63°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Skagway, AK166 mi · high 63°F · 10 wet days
How Sitka ranks in June
- Normal high378th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days371st driest of 378
- Comfortable days220th most of 340
What to pack for Sitka in June
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 17 days
Heating and cooling
June has 362 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Sitka in June?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest June reading was 37°F (June 2, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Sitka in June?
About 17 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.5 in).
Is June a good time to visit Sitka?
June ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Sitka (56 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Sitka Airport (USW00025333), 1.4 mi WSW of the city center, 14 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Arpt (703710-25333), 1.4 mi WSW of the city center, 20 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).