Climate Overview
The climate in Chignik Lake Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1669mm of precipitation falls per year. Chignik Lake Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chignik Lake Airport 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 -5°C. Chignik Lake Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Chignik Lake Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 14°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Chignik Lake Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1669mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 201mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 88mm. That's 112mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Chignik Lake Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 356cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 74cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Chignik Lake Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 25km/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 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 23km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.
Seasons
91 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Chignik Lake Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Chignik Lake Airport 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 January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -4 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 6 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 293mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -1 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 490mm across the season with a monthly average of 163mm. Expect around 47cm 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 -5 to 1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 527mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. Expect around 206cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/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 Chignik Lake Airport 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.