Climate Insights for Elfin Cove Seaplane Base

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
August
14°C peak
Coldest
February
0°C low
Wettest
October
377mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Elfin Cove Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 2955mm of precipitation falls per year. Elfin Cove Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Elfin Cove 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Elfin Cove Seaplane Base experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

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Average
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Elfin Cove Seaplane Base sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 14°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°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 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 336mm Snow: 77mm Feb Precipitation: 213mm Snow: 71mm Mar Precipitation: 188mm Snow: 65mm Apr Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 30mm May Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 245mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 304mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 377mm Snow: 8mm Nov Precipitation: 311mm Snow: 52mm Dec Precipitation: 332mm Snow: 78mm
Precipitation
Snow

Elfin Cove Seaplane Base is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2955mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 246mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 377mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 136mm. That's 241mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Elfin Cove Seaplane Base receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 382cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 78cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 31km/h Feb Wind Speed: 30km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 29km/h Nov Wind Speed: 32km/h Dec Wind Speed: 31km/h
Wind Speed

Elfin Cove Seaplane Base is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 31km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

86 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Elfin Cove Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Elfin Cove 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 530mm across the season with a monthly average of 177mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 552mm across the season with a monthly average of 184mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 992mm across the season with a monthly average of 331mm. Expect around 61cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 881mm across the season with a monthly average of 294mm. Expect around 226cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/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 Elfin Cove 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
2 °C
31 km/h
336 mm
77 cm
Feb
0 °C
2 °C
30 km/h
213 mm
71 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
3 °C
29 km/h
188 mm
65 cm
Apr
3 °C
5 °C
25 km/h
180 mm
30 cm
May
6 °C
8 °C
21 km/h
162 mm
1 cm
Jun
9 °C
11 °C
20 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
13 °C
18 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
11 °C
24 km/h
304 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
8 °C
29 km/h
377 mm
8 cm
Nov
2 °C
4 °C
32 km/h
311 mm
52 cm
Dec
1 °C
3 °C
31 km/h
332 mm
78 cm
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