Climate Insights for Akutan

Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
August
10°C peak
Coldest
March
1°C low
Wettest
December
137mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Akutan is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1054mm of precipitation falls per year. Akutan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akutan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are March, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

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Max
Average
Min

Akutan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 10°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 22mm Feb Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 19mm Mar Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 18mm Apr Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow

Akutan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1054mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 137mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 60mm. That's 76mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h 45km/h 50km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 45km/h Feb Wind Speed: 46km/h Mar Wind Speed: 41km/h Apr Wind Speed: 39km/h May Wind Speed: 34km/h Jun Wind Speed: 29km/h Jul Wind Speed: 27km/h Aug Wind Speed: 30km/h Sep Wind Speed: 35km/h Oct Wind Speed: 43km/h Nov Wind Speed: 45km/h Dec Wind Speed: 48km/h
Wind Speed

Akutan is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 39km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 48km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 27km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 21km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 46km/h in winter, 38km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 41km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Akutan, which began on March 20, 2026. Akutan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 10°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 5°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 211mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 38km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 301mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 41km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 330mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Expect around 63cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 46km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akutan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C
3 °C
45 km/h
91 mm
22 cm
Feb
2 °C
3 °C
46 km/h
102 mm
19 cm
Mar Current
1 °C
3 °C
41 km/h
78 mm
18 cm
Apr
2 °C
3 °C
39 km/h
67 mm
12 cm
May
4 °C
5 °C
34 km/h
66 mm
2 cm
Jun
6 °C
7 °C
29 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
9 °C
27 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
10 °C
30 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
10 °C
35 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
8 °C
43 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
6 °C
45 km/h
110 mm
7 cm
Dec
2 °C
4 °C
48 km/h
137 mm
22 cm
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