Weather forecast for todayNikiski, AK

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 6:54 am AKDT

  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphWNW 300°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Dewpoint: 36°F
  • Pressure: 29.55"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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At the moment, the weather is predominantly cloudy, casting a gray tone over the city.
The temperature is a wintry 39.2°F, the felt air reading is computed to be a cold 35.6°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum expected 42.8°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 43°F
  • 28°F
AM Showers
AM Showers
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • UV index: 0
  • Sunrise: 8:52 am AKDT
  • Sunset: 6:48 pm AKDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, expect a damp start with early morning showers.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated. The highest temperature will be a chilly 42.8°F, while the lowest forecasted temperature is a freezing 28.4°F.
This forecasted maximum temperature is expected to mirror October's typical high of 43.2°F.
Sunrise will be at 8:52 am and sunset at 6:48 pm; the daylight will last for 9h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 1 pm - 5 pm 43°C.
Minimum temperature: 37°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am 31%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 7 am
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNW 314°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 29.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 am
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphN 350°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 8:52 am
  • 9 am
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 4mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 4mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 am
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 12 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 28°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 1 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNE 35°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 2 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNE 38°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 3 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 29°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 26°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 5 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 20°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:48 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphN 2°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphN 7°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphN 10°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphN 10°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    34°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 20°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily cloudy and occasionally rainy weather is predicted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is predicted at 9 am and 10 am.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 42.8°F and the lowest temperature of 37.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 6 pm.
Today, the temperature is forecasted to be alike with the usual maximum for October. The lowest temperature is more alike with November's average minimum of 26.1°F than the usual minimum of 37.8°F in October.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:54:10 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (6:54 am AKDT) it is 39.2°F in Nikiski.

Today, expect a few brief rain showers in the morning hours.

Today, there is a low chance of minimal precipitation in Nikiski.

Today, the highest temperature will be 42.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 28.4°F.
Today, the maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be significantly lower than the average low of 37.8°F.

On Saturday, in Nikiski, sunrise will be at 8:52 am and sunset at 6:48 pm (AKDT).

In Nikiski, the length of the day today will be 9h and 56min.