The climate in Ketchikan, AK Metro Area is mild and wet year-round due to its location near the ocean. Summers are cool and cloudy with temperatures rarely surpassing 70 degrees Fahrenheit while winters remain relatively mild with occasional snowfall. The area receives more than 200 inches of rain annually, making it one of the rainiest cities in North America. In addition, Ketchikan experiences a unique phenomenon called a “breezy rain” where warm air from the ocean rises over the mountains creating strong winds that blow droplets of rain through the town. Despite having such a wet climate, there are numerous outdoor activities available in Ketchikan as a result of its temperate weather and lush forests.
Ketchikan Metro Area, Alaska gets 141 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ketchikan Metro Area averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 100 sunny days per year in Ketchikan Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ketchikan Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 234 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 65 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 141 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year