Climate Insights for Hangar Lake Seaplane Base

Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-14°C low
Wettest
August
92mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hangar Lake Seaplane Base is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 714mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Hangar Lake Seaplane Base is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 157cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -8° Average: -12° Min: -14° Feb Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -11° Mar Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -10° Apr Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° May Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Aug Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Sep Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Oct Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 1° Nov Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -7° Dec Max: -7° Average: -10° Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hangar Lake Seaplane Base vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 20mm Feb Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 30mm Dec Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 29mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hangar Lake Seaplane Base is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 714mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 92mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 28mm. That's 64mm less than August, 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 157cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Hangar Lake Seaplane Base is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

6 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Hangar Lake Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Hangar Lake 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 July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 6 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 144mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 220mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 232mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -14 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 118mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Expect around 84cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hangar Lake 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
-14 °C
-8 °C
5 km/h
28 mm
20 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-4 °C
5 km/h
48 mm
35 cm
Mar
-10 °C
-2 °C
5 km/h
39 mm
26 cm
Apr
-2 °C
7 °C
4 km/h
41 mm
12 cm
May
4 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
64 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
9 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
7 °C
4 km/h
80 mm
4 cm
Nov
-7 °C
-2 °C
5 km/h
63 mm
30 cm
Dec
-13 °C
-7 °C
5 km/h
42 mm
29 cm
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