Petersburg, Alaska Weather
Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, Petersburg.
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About Petersburg, Alaska
Petersburg clings to the edge of Mitkof Island, a place where the Tongass National Forest crowds the shore, its dense spruce and hemlock a dark, breathing wall against the sky. It lies 116.5 miles south-south-east of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 152°T), and is situated 32.1 miles north-west of Wrangell. The air here, even on a clear day, carries the damp, resinous scent of the woods and the sharp, briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds Petersburg. Waterways, deep inlets and bays, are etched into the landscape, their surfaces often disturbed by the passage of fishing boats or the playful leap of a seal. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, can possess a luminous, almost ethereal quality, softening the sharp edges of the mountains and painting the water in muted, silvered tones. This is a place shaped by the sea and the forest, its character a blend of hardy independence and quiet resilience. Founded by Norwegian fishermen, Petersburg retains a strong connection to its maritime heritage, evident in the bustling harbor and the pervasive smell of fish processing. The local economy is deeply entwined with the fishing industry, particularly the rich harvests of salmon and halibut, and the processing plants hum with a steady, purposeful rhythm. Beyond the harbor, the island offers opportunities for exploration, with trails winding through the ancient forest and opportunities for wildlife viewing. Petersburg, a vital hub for this corner of Southeast Alaska, offers a glimpse into a life lived in close communion with the powerful forces of nature.
Live animated radar for Petersburg and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Petersburg, Petersburg, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 56.811298°N, 132.951307°W |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Sitka) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99833 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Petersburg, Alaska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Petersburg, 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 Petersburg includes coordinates 56.811298°N, 132.951307°W, situated in Petersburg. ZIP code 99833. Telephone area code: 907. Timezone: Alaska Time (America/Sitka).
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.
