Climate Overview
The climate in El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2198mm of precipitation falls per year. El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Capitan 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, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 105cm accumulating over the season.
Temperature
El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2198mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 183mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 286mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 97mm. That's 188mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 105cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.
Wind
El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 25km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.
Seasons
86 days until Summer
It is currently spring in El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. El Capitan 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 3 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 416mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 10 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 351mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 4 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 755mm across the season with a monthly average of 252mm. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 2 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 677mm across the season with a monthly average of 226mm. Expect around 65cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/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 El Capitan 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.
