Climate Insights for Cape Pole Seaplane Base

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
Agosto
14°C peak
Coldest
Febbraio
2°C low
Wettest
Novembre
306mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cape Pole Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2311mm of precipitation falls per year. Cape Pole Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cape Pole Seaplane Base is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Agosto, Luglio, Settembre. The coldest months are Febbraio, Gennaio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 76cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

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Average
Min

Cape Pole Seaplane Base sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 14°C. Agosto is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 13°C. Febbraio 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 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 270mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 21mm Mar Precipitation: 158mm Snow: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 231mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 266mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 306mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 267mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cape Pole Seaplane Base is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2311mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 306mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 98mm. That's 209mm 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 76cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.

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: 34km/h Feb Wind Speed: 32km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 28km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 23km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 30km/h Nov Wind Speed: 35km/h Dec Wind Speed: 35km/h
Wind Speed

Cape Pole Seaplane Base is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/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 34km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

92 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cape Pole Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Cape Pole 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 Agosto at around 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 421mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 368mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 803mm across the season with a monthly average of 268mm. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/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 719mm across the season with a monthly average of 240mm. Expect around 49cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 34km/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 Cape Pole 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
3 °C
5 °C
34 km/h
270 mm
15 cm
Feb
2 °C
5 °C
32 km/h
182 mm
21 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
6 °C
29 km/h
158 mm
14 cm
Apr
5 °C
7 °C
28 km/h
161 mm
5 cm
May
8 °C
10 °C
24 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
12 °C
23 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
13 °C
20 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
14 °C
23 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
13 °C
25 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
10 °C
30 km/h
266 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
7 °C
35 km/h
306 mm
8 cm
Dec
3 °C
5 °C
35 km/h
267 mm
13 cm
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