Climate Insights for Chignik Bay Seaplane Base

The climate in Chignik Bay Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1708mm of precipitation falls per year. Chignik Bay Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chignik Bay 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 January, March, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Chignik Bay Seaplane Base experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 13°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1708mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 205mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 100mm. That's 105mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Chignik Bay Seaplane Base receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 212cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 44cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/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 21km/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 34km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 32km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Chignik Bay Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Chignik Bay 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 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chignik Bay 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.