Weather forecast for todayPetersburg, AK

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 4:45 am AKDT

  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphESE 110°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Dewpoint: 39°F
  • Pressure: 29.72"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Petersburg, cloudy skies are casting a soft, muted light over the area.
The temperature is an icy 41°F, while the feels-like temperature is a similar 39.2°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 46°F
  • 43°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.75"
  • Wind: 5mphSE 128°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 7:29 am AKDT
  • Sunset: 5:44 pm AKDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, persistent showers will keep conditions wet.
The chance of rainfall is high, and precipitation will be moderate. The peak daytime temperature will reach a frosty 46.4°F, while the nighttime temperature will drop to a brisk 42.8°F.
The forecasted daily high is projected to match October's typical maximum of 46°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:44 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 14min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 5 pm 46°C.
Coldest period: 5 am - 7 am 41°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am - 11 am 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6 am
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSSE 165°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:29 am
  • 8 am
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 4mphSE 144°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 5mphESE 121°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 12 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precip. probability: 71%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 5mphESE 106°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 2 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 109°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 83%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 124°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 5:44 pm
  • 6 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 3mphSE 145°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 88%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 167°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Petersburg, primarily wet and occasionally overcast weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is forecasted from 8 am to 11 pm. With moderate precipitation of 0.16", most rainfall is expected at 10 am.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 46.4°F and the lowest temperature of 41°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 5 pm and 6 pm.
Today, the forecasted high aligns close to the average peak in October. The lowest temperature is also resembling October's typical minimum of 39.7°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:45:16 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (4:45 am AKDT) is 41°F.

Today, persistent showers will keep conditions wet.

Moderate precipitation of 0.75" is predicted. The possibility of rainfall is high at 100%.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 46.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 42.8°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 46°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Petersburg, sunrise will be at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:44 pm (AKDT).

In Petersburg, today, there will be 10h and 14min of daylight.