Juneau, Alaska Weather
Juneau, Alaska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Juneau, Juneau.
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About Juneau, Alaska
Juneau sprawls at the base of towering mountains, a ribbon of civilization stitched between the formidable Tongass National Forest and the shimmering waters of Lynn Canal. It lies 573.4 miles east-south-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 104°T), and is situated 39.6 miles east-north-east of Hoonah. Dense emerald forests, thick with Sitka spruce and western hemlock, climb the steep slopes, their shadowed depths often veiled in a soft, persistent mist that lends a mystical quality to the air. Rivers, born from glacial melt, rush down from the heights, their waters a milky turquoise, tumbling over smooth grey stones. The character of Juneau is shaped by this dramatic geography; the town feels both expansive and intimate, embraced by an immense, wild beauty that humbles and inspires. Even on the clearest days, the mountains loom, their snow-capped peaks a constant reminder of the raw power of nature that defines this place. The story of Juneau is deeply entwined with the discovery of gold in the late 19th century, a discovery that transformed a quiet native settlement into a bustling mining camp, and eventually, the capital of Alaska. For decades, hard-rock mining was the lifeblood of the economy, with vast fortunes extracted from the earth, leaving behind a legacy of historic mine buildings and deep-rooted traditions of resilience. Today, while mining still plays a role, Juneau’s economy has diversified, with tourism and government services forming its modern pillars. The constant flow of cruise ships in the summer brings a vibrant energy, their passengers disembarking to explore the historic downtown, ride the tramway up Mount Roberts for breathtaking panoramas, or venture out to witness the majestic Mendenhall Glacier. The sea remains a vital artery, supporting a fishing industry and offering a gateway to the vast wilderness, its waters often alive with the sleek forms of humpback whales and the playful antics of sea otters.
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| Location | Juneau, Juneau, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 58.301944°N, 134.419722°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Juneau) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99801, 99802, 99803, 99811, 99812 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Juneau, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Juneau, Alaska, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Juneau includes coordinates 58.301944°N, 134.419722°W, situated in Juneau. ZIP code 99801, 99802, 99803, 99811, 99812. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Alaska Time (America/Juneau).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
