Sitka Weather in August

What's the weather like in Sitka (Alaska) in August 2024?

The climate in Sitka during August can be summarized as mild and wet.

August is in the summer in Sitka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Sitka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.1°C 59.2°F
Nightly temperature 7.1°C 44.8°F
Average temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 191 mm 7.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 13.3°C 56°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Sitka with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Sitka

Sitka average temperature in August

August rainfall

Sitka average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Sitka average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Sitka in August 2024.