Climate Insights for Akutan

The climate in Akutan is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1032mm of precipitation falls per year. Akutan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akutan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are March, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 128cm accumulating over the season.

Akutan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 10°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Akutan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1032mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 130mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 61mm. That's 69mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 128cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.

Akutan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Akutan, which began on March 20, 2026. Akutan 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 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akutan 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.