Climate Insights for Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base

Haines Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
August
15°C peak
Coldest
February
-3°C low
Wettest
October
413mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 3143mm of precipitation falls per year. Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Excursion Inlet 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -2° Feb Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -3° Mar Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -1° Apr Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1° May Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 5° Jun Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Jul Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Aug Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Sep Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Oct Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 4° Nov Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: 0° Dec Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°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 -3°C and the daily average is -2°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 350mm Snow: 144mm Feb Precipitation: 225mm Snow: 117mm Mar Precipitation: 196mm Snow: 103mm Apr Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 66mm May Precipitation: 165mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 292mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 355mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 413mm Snow: 23mm Nov Precipitation: 315mm Snow: 102mm Dec Precipitation: 338mm Snow: 143mm
Precipitation
Snow

Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3143mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 262mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 413mm of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 138mm. That's 276mm 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. Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 704cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 144cm. 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: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 19km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 19km/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 Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Excursion Inlet 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 -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 547mm across the season with a monthly average of 182mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 600mm across the season with a monthly average of 200mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1083mm across the season with a monthly average of 361mm. Expect around 125cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 913mm across the season with a monthly average of 304mm. Expect around 404cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/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 Excursion Inlet 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
-2 °C
1 °C
20 km/h
350 mm
144 cm
Feb
-3 °C
0 °C
18 km/h
225 mm
117 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
2 °C
18 km/h
196 mm
103 cm
Apr
1 °C
5 °C
16 km/h
186 mm
66 cm
May
5 °C
10 °C
14 km/h
165 mm
5 cm
Jun
9 °C
14 °C
13 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
15 °C
12 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
292 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
7 °C
19 km/h
413 mm
23 cm
Nov
0 °C
3 °C
21 km/h
315 mm
102 cm
Dec
-2 °C
2 °C
20 km/h
338 mm
143 cm
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