Metlakatla, Alaska Weather
Metlakatla, 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 Metlakatla, Prince of Wales-Hyder.
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About Metlakatla, Alaska
Metlakatla, a vibrant Tsimshian community, anchors itself on Annette Island, a rugged jewel in Alaska's Alexander Archipelago. It lies 244.3 miles south-south-east of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 153°T), and is situated 15.0 miles south of Ketchikan. The island, cloaked in dense temperate rainforest, rises from the surrounding sea, its slopes a verdant tapestry of Sitka spruce and western hemlock, their branches often draped in a soft, mossy beard. Jagged peaks, remnants of ancient volcanic activity, pierce the perpetually mist-kissed sky, their granite faces slick with rainfall. The coastline is a drama of deep inlets, tidal flats that gleam like polished obsidian at low tide, and rocky coves where the restless Pacific whispers against the shore. A constant, invigorating tang of salt and damp earth permeates the air, a subtle perfume that speaks of the wild, untamed beauty of this northern frontier. The genesis of Metlakatla is intrinsically linked to the Tsimshian people's arrival and the visionary leadership of William Duncan, who established a unique communal society here in the late 19th century. This history of resilience and self-determination still resonates in the town's character, a blend of traditional Tsimshian culture and enduring ingenuity. The economy of Metlakatla has long been tied to the abundant marine resources; fishing vessels, their hulls weathered by countless voyages, bob in the harbor, a constant reminder of this vital link to the sea. Beyond fishing, the community has diversified, with a cannery providing employment and a small logging operation contributing to the local rhythm. The air here carries the scent of woodsmoke from cozy homes and the faint, metallic tang of drying fish, a testament to the industrious spirit that defines life in Metlakatla.
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| Location | Metlakatla, Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 55.129167°N, 131.572222°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time — no DST (America/Metlakatla) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99926 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Metlakatla, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Metlakatla, 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 Metlakatla includes coordinates 55.129167°N, 131.572222°W, situated in Prince of Wales-Hyder. ZIP code 99926. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Alaska Time — no DST (America/Metlakatla).
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.
