Barometric Pressure in Ketchikan, United States 
1015.6 hPa
10.1 ℃
98%
4.6 m/s
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The average pressure in Ketchikan, Alaska, United States today is , which is considered normal. Pressure is trending falling.
Weather prediction: Rain at times, very unsettled
Rapid Pressure Changes
Rapid pressure changes detected in Ketchikan, often a sign of approaching weather shifts. See the forecast chart or get pressure alerts.
- Rapid Fall : ()
- Rapid Rise : ()
The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Ketchikan is , with a low of and a high of .
Forecast
Hourly Pressure Trends
Track the barometric pressure in Ketchikan hour by hour across the next 6 hourly readings.
The barometric pressure in Ketchikan, Alaska is influenced by its coastal location. The city's proximity to the Pacific Ocean means that pressure systems from the west impact the area. These systems can bring changes in pressure quickly. Rapid pressure changes can lead to shifting weather patterns.
Ketchikan is surrounded by mountains to the east and water to the west. The Tongass Narrows, a narrow saltwater channel, borders the city. The Coast Mountains tower above the city, reaching elevations over 5,000 feet. The unique landscape of Ketchikan guides airflow and alters the atmospheric pressure. The mountains force air upwards, cooling it, and resulting in precipitation.