Weather forecast for todayNikiski, AK

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:00 am AKDT

  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNE 50°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Dewpoint: 30°F
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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In Nikiski, currently, the skyline is shrouded in clouds, creating a gloomy atmosphere.
The temperature is a cold 39.2°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum expected 42.8°F for today.

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 43°F
  • 36°F
AM Clouds / PM Sun
AM Clouds / PM Sun
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0.31"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 115°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 8:55 am AKDT
  • Sunset: 6:45 pm AKDT
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Today, early cloud cover is expected, followed by a warm and sunny afternoon.
Day and night temperatures will present a subtle variation, fluctuating between a chilly 42.8°F and a wintry 35.6°F.
Forecasts show that today the temperature will align with October's standard maximum of 43.2°F.
Sunrise was at 8:55 am and sunset will be at 6:45 pm; the daylight will last for 9h and 50min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 1 pm 43°C.
Coldest hour: 1 am 36°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1 am 89%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphE 83°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 12 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphENE 76°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 1 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphENE 74°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 2 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 88°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 3 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSE 141°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 165°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 5 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 163°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:45 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 197°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    34°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 51°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    34°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNE 42°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    32°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNE 41°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    32°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 7mphNE 44°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily overcast and occasionally rainy weather is forecasted.
With a probability of 43%, minimal rainfall is expected around 11 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 42.8°F and the lowest temperature of 37.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 1 pm and 4 pm.
The maximum temperature today will be similar to October's average high. The expected low will be also close to the average minimum in October, which is 37.8°F.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 18:00:58 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (10:00 am AKDT) it is 39.2°F in Nikiski.

On Sunday, in Nikiski, a cloudy start will lead to a warm, sunny afternoon.

Today, the highest temperature will be 42.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 35.6°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 43.2°F in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Nikiski, sunrise was at 8:55 am and sunset will be at 6:45 pm (AKDT).

In Nikiski, the length of the day today will be 9h and 50min.