Location & Surroundings
Fire Cove is a bay in Alaska, United States, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ketchikan, 48 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 4375 km to the east. The nearest airport is Loring Seaplane Base, 20 km away.
Overview
Fire Cove is bay in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, United States of America.
It is located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
55° 46' 22" N, 131° 32' 38" W
- Elevation 2 m (DEM: 121 m)
- Timezone America/Sitka
- Time Shift GMT -9 (DST -8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:01
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 10 h 50 min
Nearby
Weather in Fire Cove
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fire Cove, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 10.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 172 W/m2.
Temperature
10.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,020.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 10.9 | 1.1 | 316 | 53 | 1,020.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.9 | 1.4 | 65 | 76 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.1 | 1.7 | 81 | 72 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.2 | 0.6 | 146 | 53 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.2 | 0.8 | 274 | 74 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 172.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.3 | 0.7 | 160 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 99 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.2 | 1.4 | 161 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.9 | 1.2 | 121 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 1.78 / 1.78 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.6 | 1.0 | 136 | 94 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 100 | 21.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.7 | 1.1 | 81 | 94 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 79 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.0 | 1.4 | 77 | 93 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.6 | 1.6 | 58 | 89 | 1,016.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 86 | 15.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.0 | 1.8 | 68 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 0.29 / 0.39 | 100 | 108.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fire Cove?
Now 10.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.1 to 10.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 172 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fire Cove today?
Sunrise around 07:08 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Fire Cove?
Local time is 01:01. Time zone: America/Sitka (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is Fire Cove?
Fire Cove is a bay.
What is the elevation of Fire Cove?
Elevation about 2 m. DEM 121 m.
Where is Fire Cove located?
It is at 55.77278, -131.54389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fire Cove in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry