Climate Insights for Hydaburg Seaplane Base

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States

Hottest
August
16°C peak
Coldest
February
2°C low
Wettest
November
329mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hydaburg Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2453mm of precipitation falls per year. Hydaburg Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hydaburg 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 117cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 3° Feb Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 2° Mar Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 3° Apr Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° May Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 8° Jun Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 9° Jul Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Aug Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Sep Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11° Oct Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Nov Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 5° Dec Max: 6° Average: 5° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Hydaburg Seaplane Base sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 3°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 272mm Snow: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 194mm Snow: 29mm Mar Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 30mm Apr Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 185mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 192mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 227mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 329mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 307mm Snow: 16mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hydaburg Seaplane Base is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2453mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 204mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 329mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 120mm. That's 209mm less than November, 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 117cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Hydaburg Seaplane Base is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/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

1 day until Summer

It is currently spring in Hydaburg Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Hydaburg 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 463mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 468mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 748mm across the season with a monthly average of 249mm. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 774mm across the season with a monthly average of 258mm. Expect around 74cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 Hydaburg 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
3 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
272 mm
29 cm
Feb
2 °C
5 °C
5 km/h
194 mm
29 cm
Mar
3 °C
7 °C
5 km/h
162 mm
30 cm
Apr
5 °C
9 °C
5 km/h
182 mm
4 cm
May
8 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
9 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
227 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
8 °C
6 km/h
329 mm
8 cm
Dec
3 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
307 mm
16 cm
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