What is today's weather forecast for Galena, AK?

Today's forecast for Galena shows a low of 2 degrees Fahrenheit. A 50 percent chance of snow.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Galena, AK?

The 7-day forecast for Galena shows highs from -16 to -6 degrees and lows from -26 to 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Galena, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Galena this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Galena weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Galena forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Galena, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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4°F
Feels Like -8°F

Humidity 76% Dew Point -2°F Wind N 7 MPH Barometer 29.95 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 0.2 mi. W of central Galena
at 3:56 AM Wed, Dec 3, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 2

50%

WedDec 3

30%

-7

-23

ThuDec 4

-13

-26

FriDec 5

-16

-24

SatDec 6

-7

-16

SunDec 7

-6

-18

MonDec 8

-9

-23

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from -16°F to -6°F. Some snow possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 14°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 3°F with lows around -11°F.

This Date in Weather History

1926 - Yuma, AZ, was soaked with 1.10 inch of rain, and by the 10th of the month had received 4.43 inches, making it the wettest December of record. The average annual rainfall for Yuma is 3.38 inches.

Galena, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 2

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Dec 3

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a temperature falling to around -7 by 5pm. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near -13. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -26. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Sunny, with a high near -16.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -24.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Sunny, with a high near -7.

Night: Clear, with a low around -16.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Sunny, with a high near -6.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -18.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Sunny, with a high near -9.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -23.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Sunny, with a high near -15.

About Galena, AK

Galena () (Notaalee Denh in Koyukon) is a city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. At the 2020 census the population was 472, slightly up from 470 in 2010. Galena was established in 1918, and a military airfield was built adjacent to the city during World War II. The city was incorporated in 1971.

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