Weather in Cold Bay

14-day forecast · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 4:08 pm (AKDT)

Now · partly cloudy 43 °F

Feels like: 34 °F
Low / high: 39 / 49 °F
Rain: 100% · 0.86 in
Wind: 14 mph N

↗ 30.05 inHg · rising

Today in Cold Bay: rain, 39 °F to 49 °F, with a 100% chance of rain (0.86 in) and a moderate breeze from the north (14 mph). Tomorrow, drizzle, 40 °F to 48 °F and a 100% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Wednesday 28, at 49 °F.

Measured now at the airport

Cold Bay (PACD), 2.4 mi away · 15 min ago

Visibility9.9 mi or more

WeatherNothing to note

Temperature43 °F

Wind14 mph from the north

It's what the airport's weather station measured, not a forecast: on the coast, wind and fog can be different. Airports report every 30 or 60 minutes.

Airport METAR report, via NOAA's Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Sources and licenses

Temperatures for the next 14 days

49° 39°
Today
48° 40°
Thu 29
46° 42°
Fri 30
43° 38°
Sat 31
44° 36°
Sun 1
46° 41°
Mon 2
43° 40°
Tue 3
46° 39°
Wed 4
43° 40°
Thu 5
43° 38°
Fri 6
43° 35°
Sat 7
44° 40°
Sun 8
44° 42°
Mon 9
41° 37°
Tue 10

Day by day

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Max wind	Max wave	High tides	Model
Today · 28	Rain	39 / 49 °F	100% · 0.86 in	26 mph SE	3.0 ft	5:07 am · 4:18 pm	ECMWF
Thu 29	Drizzle	40 / 48 °F	100% · 0.23 in	25 mph SSE	2.7 ft	6:00 am · 5:06 pm	ECMWF
Fri 30	Heavy drizzle	42 / 46 °F	100% · 0.38 in	23 mph S	2.6 ft	6:54 am · 5:57 pm	ECMWF
Sat 31	Light snow	38 / 43 °F	100% · 0.51 in	29 mph NW	5.6 ft	8:03 am · 6:52 pm	ECMWF
Sun 1	Light snow	36 / 44 °F	82% · 0.36 in	35 mph SSE	3.7 ft	9:01 am · 7:03 pm	ECMWF
Mon 2	Heavy drizzle	41 / 46 °F	82% · 0.29 in	21 mph SSE	3.7 ft	10:03 am · 8:34 pm	ECMWF
Tue 3	Light drizzle	40 / 43 °F	59% · 0.11 in	17 mph SW	2.6 ft	10:50 am · 10:07 pm	ECMWF
Wed 4	Light snow	39 / 46 °F	76% · 0.78 in	29 mph SE	4.3 ft	11:27 am · 11:53 pm	ECMWF
Thu 5	Drizzle	40 / 43 °F	72% · 0.25 in	11 mph WSW	3.3 ft	11:57 am	ECMWF
Fri 6	Drizzle	38 / 43 °F	65% · 0.27 in	9 mph W	3.1 ft	12:57 am · 12:22 pm	ECMWF
Sat 7	Light drizzle	35 / 43 °F	60% · 0.02 in	15 mph N	—	1:43 am · 12:47 pm	ECMWF
Sun 8	Light drizzle	40 / 44 °F	57% · 0.01 in	17 mph N	—	2:24 am · 1:15 pm	ECMWF
Mon 9	Light drizzle	42 / 44 °F	55% · 0.11 in	18 mph N	—	3:05 am · 1:44 pm	ECMWF
Tue 10	Light snow	37 / 41 °F	58% · 0.10 in	21 mph NW	—	3:45 am · 2:16 pm	ECMWF

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.

Today, every 3 hours

Time	12:00 am	3:00 am	6:00 am	9:00 am	12:00 pm	3:00 pm	6:00 pm	9:00 pm
Sky	Drizzle	Light rain	Light rain	Rain	Light drizzle	Overcast	Mainly clear	Mainly clear
Temperature	47°	49°	49°	47°	44°	43°	42°	40°
Chance of rain	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	29%	0%	0%
Rain	0.03 in	0.08 in	0.07 in	0.10 in	0.02 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in
Wind (mph)	26 SE	22 SSE	17 SSE	7 W	14 NNW	15 N	11 N	1 NE
Humidity	93%	95%	95%	99%	93%	81%	79%	89%
UV	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
Model	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF

Do the models agree?

Medium confidence

They broadly agree, but not quite on wind tomorrow: take it with some caution.

What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.

HighRainWind

Do the models agree? · High
High (°F)	Today	Thu 29	Fri 30	Sat 31	Sun 1	Mon 2	Tue 3
ECMWF	49°	48°	46°	43°	44°	46°	43°
AIFS	49°	50°	44°	41°	40°	44°	41°
GFS	48°	49°	45°	42°	38°	46°	44°
ICON	51°	51°	48°	44°	46°	48°	46°
Confidence	high	high	high	high	medium	high	high

Do the models agree? · Rain
Rain	Today	Thu 29	Fri 30	Sat 31	Sun 1	Mon 2	Tue 3
ECMWF	0.86 in	0.23 in	0.38 in	0.51 in	0.36 in	0.29 in	0.11 in
AIFS	0.76 in	0.22 in	0.31 in	0.45 in	0.30 in	0.39 in	0.14 in
GFS	0.90 in	0.07 in	0.10 in	0.33 in	0.06 in	1.89 in	0.29 in
ICON	0.82 in	0.21 in	0.26 in	0.33 in	0.50 in	0.64 in	0.01 in
Confidence	high	high	medium	high	medium	medium	medium

Do the models agree? · Wind
Wind (mph)	Today	Thu 29	Fri 30	Sat 31	Sun 1	Mon 2	Tue 3
ECMWF	2638	2539	2332	2944	3540	2156	1728
AIFS	21	21	20	26	23	23	10
GFS	1933	2440	2736	3642	2229	5068	2838
ICON	2140	3051	2744	2541	3153	2952	1320
Confidence	high	medium	medium	medium	medium	low	low

Chance of rain from the ensemble models

Model	Today	Thu 29	Fri 30	Sat 31	Sun 1	Mon 2	Tue 3
ECMWF (51 scenarios)	100%	100%	100%	100%	82%	82%	59%
GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios)	100%	100%	90%	100%	79%	84%	55%

Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.

Outlook

How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.

The next few weeks look normal for the time of year.

Next 6 weeks

When	TemperatureTemp.	Rain	Typical high / low
Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8	A bit above +1.8 °F	Above +65%	—
Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15	Normal +0.2 °F	Normal	37° / 34°
Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22	Normal +0.4 °F	Normal	37° / 34°
Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29	Normal +0.7 °F	Normal	36° / 33°
Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6	Normal +0.5 °F	Normal	35° / 32°

Coming months

When	TemperatureTemp.	Rain
November	Normal +0.7 °F	Normal
December	Normal 0.0 °F	Normal
January	Normal −0.4 °F	Normal
February	A bit above +1.3 °F	Normal
March	A bit above +2.5 °F	Normal

Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give. The long-range sea temperature isn't usable at this spot (the model's grid cell falls on land).

Cold Bay climate by monthClimate by month

Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)

The best time to visit Cold Bay is from July to August: highs of 58 °F, about 14 rainy days a month and 1 hours of sunshine a day.

32° 22°

JanJ
34° 25°

FebF
35° 24°

MarM
40° 30°

AprA
47° 35°

MayM
53° 42°

JunJ
57° 47°

JulJ
58° 47°

AugA
53° 42°

SepS
46° 35°

OctO
38° 29°

NovN
34° 25°

DecD

Highs and lows
Monthly rainfall
Best time

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy daysDays	Sun (h/day)	Water	Waves
JanuaryJan	32°	22°	3.02 in	13	0.8	38°	3.6 ft
FebruaryFeb	34°	25°	2.94 in	13	0.6	36°	3.6 ft
MarchMar	35°	24°	2.15 in	12	2.4	36°	2.9 ft
AprilApr	40°	30°	2.17 in	11	1.8	37°	3.0 ft
MayMay	47°	35°	2.48 in	12	2.3	40°	2.5 ft
JuneJun	53°	42°	2.44 in	12	2.0	45°	2.1 ft
JulyJul	57°	47°	2.53 in	13	1.2	49°	2.0 ft
AugustAug	58°	47°	3.24 in	14	1.6	51°	2.1 ft
SeptemberSep	53°	42°	4.29 in	15	2.1	50°	2.9 ft
OctoberOct	46°	35°	4.84 in	17	1.7	48°	3.5 ft
NovemberNov	38°	29°	4.91 in	16	1.3	44°	3.7 ft
DecemberDec	34°	25°	4.60 in	16	0.5	41°	3.9 ft

Month	Water	Waves
Jan	38°	3.6 ft
Feb	36°	3.6 ft
Mar	36°	2.9 ft
Apr	37°	3.0 ft
May	40°	2.5 ft
Jun	45°	2.1 ft
Jul	49°	2.0 ft
Aug	51°	2.1 ft
Sep	50°	2.9 ft
Oct	48°	3.5 ft
Nov	44°	3.7 ft
Dec	41°	3.9 ft

Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.

A normal year brings 39.61 in of rain on about 164 days and about 550 hours of sunshine.

1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses

Temperature

Now43 °Ffeels like 34 °F

Tomorrow40 / 48 °F

It's 43 °F now (feels like 34 °F). Today, 39 °F to 49 °F; tomorrow, 40 °F to 48 °F.

Chance of rain

Today 100% 0.86 in
Thu 29 100% 0.23 in
Fri 30 100% 0.38 in
Sat 31 100% 0.51 in
Sun 1 82% 0.36 in
Mon 2 82% 0.29 in
Tue 3 59% 0.11 in

Today the chance of rain reaches 100%, with 0.86 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Thursday 29: 100% and 0.23 in.

Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.91 in; last 3 days, 0.91 in; last 7 days, 2.28 in.

Humidity and dew point

Humidity78%

Dew point37 °F

Humidity is 78% now and the dew point is 37 °F.

The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.

Visibility and fog

Now15 migood

Clouds72%

Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.

The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.

UV index

Now1

Today's peak1low

Thu 29: 1 · Fri 30: 1 · Sat 31: 0

Index	Level	What to do
0–2	low	No special protection needed.
3–5	moderate	Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday.
6–7	high	Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm.
8–10	very high	Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it.
11+	extreme	Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy.

Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.

Barometric pressure

↗ Rising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
→ Steady Anglers expect normal activity
↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

29.0029.5030.00 28.89

Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −1.17 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Air and pollen

Air qualityGood · 32

Saharan dustNo

Previous days

The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Max wind
Tue 27	Drizzle	44 / 48 °F	0.05 in	25 mph SSE
Mon 26	Overcast	45 / 49 °F	0	18 mph SSE
Sun 25	Overcast	40 / 49 °F	0	19 mph S
Sat 24	Light drizzle	44 / 48 °F	0.04 in	19 mph S
Fri 23	Rain	42 / 48 °F	1.33 in	35 mph SE
Thu 22	Overcast	30 / 44 °F	0	22 mph SE
Wed 21	Snow	36 / 43 °F	0.30 in	13 mph NW

Show all 30 days

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Max wind
Tue 20	Snow	39 / 42 °F	0.71 in	19 mph WNW
Mon 19	Drizzle	40 / 45 °F	0.26 in	11 mph WNW
Sun 18	Drizzle	46 / 53 °F	0.26 in	21 mph S
Sat 17	Light drizzle	38 / 45 °F	0.11 in	13 mph SSW
Fri 16	Drizzle	39 / 42 °F	0.21 in	27 mph NW
Thu 15	Heavy drizzle	42 / 43 °F	0.51 in	29 mph NNW
Wed 14	Drizzle	38 / 43 °F	0.28 in	29 mph NNW
Tue 13	Light drizzle	36 / 44 °F	0.02 in	7 mph N
Mon 12	Drizzle	37 / 45 °F	0.15 in	11 mph SW
Sun 11	Light drizzle	42 / 48 °F	0.05 in	8 mph S
Sat 10	Drizzle	45 / 49 °F	0.12 in	17 mph S
Fri 9	Light rain	48 / 50 °F	0.63 in	26 mph S
Thu 8	Drizzle	39 / 49 °F	0.24 in	25 mph SSE
Wed 7	Light drizzle	39 / 43 °F	0.04 in	14 mph NNW
Tue 6	Light drizzle	42 / 45 °F	0.06 in	17 mph NNW
Mon 5	Light rain	43 / 46 °F	0.68 in	19 mph NW
Sun 4	Light rain	45 / 49 °F	0.34 in	21 mph SSW
Sat 3	Light rain	44 / 49 °F	0.29 in	21 mph SE
Fri 2	Overcast	42 / 52 °F	0	8 mph N
Thu 1	Light drizzle	41 / 48 °F	0.08 in	12 mph E
Wed 30	Heavy drizzle	44 / 48 °F	0.40 in	13 mph WNW
Tue 29	Drizzle	45 / 47 °F	0.24 in	16 mph WNW
Mon 28	Drizzle	45 / 47 °F	0.39 in	23 mph NW

These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.

Questions about the weather in Cold BayQuestions

What's the weather like today in Cold Bay?

Rain, from 39 °F to 49 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north (14 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.

Will it rain tomorrow in Cold Bay?

On Thursday 29 the chance of rain is 100% (0.23 in): drizzle.

How warm will it be this week?

Between a low of 36 °F and a high of 49 °F; the warmest day, Wednesday 28.

What's the UV index today?

It reaches 1 (low). No special protection needed.

Is the pressure rising or falling?

It's 30.05 inHg and rising: −0.19 inHg over the last 24 hours.

When is the best time to visit Cold Bay?

The best time to visit Cold Bay is from July to August: highs of 58 °F, about 14 rainy days a month and 1 hours of sunshine a day.

What is the weather like in Cold Bay in October?

In October, Cold Bay normally sees highs of 46 °F and lows of 35 °F, with about 17 rainy days (4.84 in for the month) and 2 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 48 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.

What are the warmest and wettest months in Cold Bay?

The warmest is August, with average highs of 58 °F, and the coldest January, with lows of 22 °F. The wettest is November (4.91 in) and the driest, March.

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Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 9.8 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:08 pm (local time).

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