Climate Insights for Port Alice Seaplane Base

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

Hottest
August
14°C peak
Coldest
February
2°C low
Wettest
November
312mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Port Alice Seaplane Base is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2239mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Alice Seaplane Base receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Alice 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 65cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

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Average
Min

Port Alice Seaplane Base sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 14°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 13°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 2°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: 232mm Snow: 21mm Feb Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 19mm Mar Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 190mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 208mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 312mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 285mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Port Alice Seaplane Base is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2239mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 187mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 312mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 112mm. That's 200mm 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 65cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Port Alice Seaplane Base is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

76 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Port Alice Seaplane Base, which began on June 21, 2026. Port Alice 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 76 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 398mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 436mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 706mm across the season with a monthly average of 235mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 698mm across the season with a monthly average of 233mm. Expect around 46cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 Port Alice 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
5 °C
8 km/h
232 mm
21 cm
Feb
2 °C
5 °C
7 km/h
182 mm
19 cm
Mar
3 °C
6 °C
6 km/h
133 mm
14 cm
Apr
6 °C
7 °C
6 km/h
153 mm
2 cm
May
8 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
12 °C
13 °C
5 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
14 °C
5 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
13 °C
5 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
10 °C
6 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
8 °C
7 km/h
312 mm
3 cm
Dec
4 °C
6 °C
8 km/h
285 mm
6 cm
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