Climate Insights for Island Lake Seaplane Base

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low
Wettest
September
145mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Island Lake Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 978mm of precipitation falls per year. Island Lake Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Island Lake 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Island Lake 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: -3° Average: -5° Min: -7° Feb Max: -1° Average: -3° Min: -5° Mar Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 1° May Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 6° Jun Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 10° Jul Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13° Aug Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13° Sep Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 10° Oct Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 5° Nov Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -1° Dec Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Island Lake Seaplane Base vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -5°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 44mm Feb Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 51mm Mar Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 9mm May Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 36mm Dec Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 66mm
Precipitation
Snow

Island Lake Seaplane Base is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 978mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 145mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 40mm. That's 105mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Island Lake Seaplane Base receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 238cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 66cm. 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: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Island Lake 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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 1km/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 Island Lake Seaplane Base, which began on March 20, 2026. Island 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 145mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 250mm for the season, averaging 83mm 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 -1 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Expect around 42cm 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 -7 to 0°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 226mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Expect around 161cm 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -3°
Mar -1°
Apr
May
Jun 12°
Jul 15°
Aug 15°
Sep 11°
Oct
Nov
Dec -2°

The best time to visit Island Lake Seaplane Base is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Island 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
-7 °C
-3 °C
4 km/h
61 mm
44 cm
Feb
-5 °C
-1 °C
4 km/h
62 mm
51 cm
Mar
-3 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
44 mm
26 cm
Apr
1 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
9 cm
May
6 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
10 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
8 °C
4 km/h
121 mm
5 cm
Nov
-1 °C
2 °C
4 km/h
92 mm
36 cm
Dec
-4 °C
0 °C
4 km/h
103 mm
66 cm
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