Climate Insights for Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base

Capitol Planning Region, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
16°C peak
Coldest
February
-2°C low
Wettest
December
267mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 2304mm of precipitation falls per year. Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -2° Feb Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -2° Mar Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -1° Apr Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° May Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 6° Jun Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Jul Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 12° Aug Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Sep Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Oct Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 5° Nov Max: 3° Average: 2° Min: 1° Dec Max: 2° Average: 1° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 16°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -2°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 September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 216mm Snow: 100mm Feb Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 100mm Mar Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 76mm Apr Precipitation: 147mm Snow: 30mm May Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 235mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 224mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 261mm Snow: 16mm Nov Precipitation: 232mm Snow: 61mm Dec Precipitation: 267mm Snow: 115mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2304mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 192mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 267mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 123mm. That's 144mm 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. Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 499cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 115cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

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

4 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Hawk Inlet 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 418mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 526mm across the season with a monthly average of 175mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 716mm across the season with a monthly average of 239mm. Expect around 77cm 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 -2 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 644mm across the season with a monthly average of 215mm. Expect around 315cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Hawk Inlet 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
-2 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
216 mm
100 cm
Feb
-2 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
161 mm
100 cm
Mar
-1 °C
2 °C
4 km/h
123 mm
76 cm
Apr
2 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
147 mm
30 cm
May
6 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
148 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
9 °C
13 °C
2 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
235 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
8 °C
4 km/h
261 mm
16 cm
Nov
1 °C
3 °C
4 km/h
232 mm
61 cm
Dec
-1 °C
2 °C
5 km/h
267 mm
115 cm
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