Sitka, AK weather in October
In October, Sitka sees highs around 51°F and lows around 42°F: chilly, with rain on most days. Expect about 24 wet days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 24
- 11.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 78% | 75% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 6:36 pm | 8:09 am / 5:19 pm |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 9.2 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 October day
- 6 am45°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am47°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Sitka Airport (1 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow24 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in19 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 11.8 in; a dry October brings about 9.9 in and a wet one about 13.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 9 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202018: average high 55°F
- Coolest October2012: average high 48°F
- Wettest October2008: 19.9 in
- Driest October2016: 4.8 in
- Highest reading66°F (October 1, 2018)
- Lowest reading24°F (October 29, 2012)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 51°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 42°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 22 | 24 | 22 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 10.3 h | 8.1 h |
Highs change by -7°F from September and -7°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Drier: Skagway, AK166 mi · high 48°F · 17 wet days
How Sitka ranks in October
- Normal high370th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days378th driest of 378
- Comfortable days336th most of 340
What to pack for Sitka in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 42°F, highs near 51°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 24 days
Heating and cooling
October has 578 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Sitka in October?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 24°F (most recently on October 29, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Sitka in October?
About 24 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 11.8 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (19.9 in); the driest was in 2016 (4.8 in).
Is October a good time to visit Sitka?
October ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sitka (33 out of 100). It has almost no 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).