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With views of island-studded waters and stately spruce forests reaching to the water's edge, Sitka is considered Alaska's most beautiful seaside town. Yet Sitka's hallmark is its tenure and devotion to a culturally diverse past. In a young state whose history is filled with tales of boom towns and ghost towns, Sitka has the distinctive character of a place that has been settled for thousands of years. These ancient lands, home to the Tlingit Indians, celebrated their life and culture long before Russians or Americans walked on the rocky shores and today Tlingit living culture is deeply rooted in this small seaside city.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Beyond the city of Sitka's tiny footprint sits thousands of square miles of unadulterated, purely wild, untouched country that includes temperate rain forests, freshwater rivers, inland bays, snow capped mountains and Mt. Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano. For those who seek boundless adventure in the great outdoors, Sitka delivers beyond your wildest dreams. The water and land surrounding Sitka are well known for abundant and diverse wildlife, watching whales from the shore is a common occurrence. For the avid angler Sitka is a dream come true. For the history buff, Sitka is a place where stories of the past come to life and history is tucked into every corner. Sitka boasts 22 sites on the National Register of Historic places.
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Sitka's inspirational setting and eclectic atmosphere attracts celebrated artists from around the world. There's a bustling arts scene including an arts extravaganza that combines the Sitka Summer Music Festival, Sitka Fine Arts Camp, science and humanities symposiums, art share, and culinary parties.
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Sitka is on a large, isolated island and is only accessible by plane or boat. We have to fly or ferry to reach even our closest neighbors in Southeast Alaska. Getting your household goods here will also require air, ferry or barge shipment.
The main road extends only 16 miles from one end of town to another, and we have only two stop lights.
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Sitka, Alaska?
Sitka has a mild, humid, temperate climate with warm summers and no dry season. The area within 25 miles of Sitka is covered by oceans and seas (40%), tundra (29%), forests (16%), grasslands (9%), and shrub lands (6%).
Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 31°F to 62°F and is rarely below 21°F or above 68°F. Average rainfall is 88 inches. Average snowfall is 33 inches; with rain likely in 81% of days in October and 62% of days in June.
The shortest day in Sitka is December 21 with 6:42 hours of daylight. The longest day is June 20 with 17:55 hours of daylight.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
32
F°
36
F°
40
F°
Feb
32
F°
36
F°
41
F°
Mar
33
F°
38
F°
43
F°
Apr
36
F°
42
F°
48
F°
May
42
F°
48
F°
53
F°
Jun
47
F°
53
F°
58
F°
Jul
51
F°
56
F°
61
F°
Aug
52
F°
57
F°
62
F°
Sep
48
F°
53
F°
58
F°
Oct
41
F°
46
F°
50
F°
Nov
35
F°
39
F°
44
F°
Dec
33
F°
37
F°
41
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
14
0
Feb
0
14
0
Mar
0
13
0
Apr
0
4
0
May
0
0
0
Jun
0
0
0
Jul
0
0
0
Aug
0
0
0
Sep
0
0
0
Oct
0
2
0
Nov
0
8
0
Dec
0
13
0
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
13
"
22
25
%
Feb
9
"
17
24
%
Mar
10
"
20
29
%
Apr
7
"
17
35
%
May
5
"
17
42
%
Jun
4
"
15
47
%
Jul
5
"
18
48
%
Aug
8
"
19
45
%
Sep
13
"
22
42
%
Oct
17
"
25
35
%
Nov
15
"
22
29
%
Dec
14
"
22
26
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
13
"
9
5
Feb
11
"
8
4
Mar
7
"
6
4
Apr
1
"
1
1
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
0
"
0
0
Nov
6
"
4
3
Dec
7
"
8
4
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
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Sitka, AK
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Senior Assistance in
Sitka, AK
Sitka, Alaska offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
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