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This is the current conditions weather report for Haines. The report was made 33 minutes ago, at 02:21 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 16 miles per hour / 25.9 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 16 miles per hour / 25.9 kilometers per hour from the northwest (310°). The temperature was 21°F / -6°C, with a dew-point at 21°F / -6°C. The temperature felt like 9°F / -13°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.77 inHg / 1009 hPa. The relative humidity was 93%. The skies were overcast with light snow.
Haines is a city in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 1,811. Haines has no municipal government; in November 2002, voters approved a measure consolidating the city of Haines and the Haines Borough into a home-rule borough.
Many tourists visit during the annual appearance of bald eagles in the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve between October and February.
The community and surrounding area is also extremely popular for outdoor recreation. Rafting in the Chilkat River and hiking in the Takshanuk Mountains (Mount Ripinski and other peaks) are both popular as are the winter recreational opportunities available at and around Chilkat Pass for which Haines serves as a gateway with the Haines Highway. The Davidson Glacier, due to its relatively accessible nature, is also a popular attraction.
Many tourists also visit annually on cruise ships.