Climate Insights for Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base

Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
August
15°C peak
Coldest
February
-1°C low
Wettest
January
296mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 2502mm of precipitation falls per year. Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

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Average
Min

Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 296mm Snow: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 197mm Snow: 68mm Mar Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 67mm Apr Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 37mm May Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 185mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 258mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 288mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 288mm Snow: 45mm Dec Precipitation: 290mm Snow: 70mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2502mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 208mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 296mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 109mm. That's 187mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 362cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 70cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base 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 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 470mm across the season with a monthly average of 157mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 415mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 834mm across the season with a monthly average of 278mm. Expect around 51cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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 783mm across the season with a monthly average of 261mm. Expect around 206cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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 Dove Island Lodge Seaplane Base 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
0 °C
3 °C
21 km/h
296 mm
68 cm
Feb
-1 °C
3 °C
19 km/h
197 mm
68 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
4 °C
18 km/h
175 mm
67 cm
Apr
3 °C
7 °C
18 km/h
173 mm
37 cm
May
6 °C
11 °C
17 km/h
122 mm
2 cm
Jun
9 °C
13 °C
16 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
15 °C
17 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
13 °C
18 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
9 °C
21 km/h
288 mm
5 cm
Nov
2 °C
5 °C
22 km/h
288 mm
45 cm
Dec
0 °C
4 °C
22 km/h
290 mm
70 cm
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