Climate - Cold Bay (Alaska)
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Cold Bay, a village located on the Alaska peninsula at 55 degrees north latitude, has a subpolar oceanic climate, with very cold winters and very cool summers. The wind often blows, increasing the feeling of cold along with the humidity. The sky is often cloudy.
Nearby is the village of King Cove.
In winter, there are quite mild periods, in which the temperature is just above freezing, and rain falls, or rain mixed with snow.
However, there are also cold periods, more or less long depending on the winter, in which the temperature drops below freezing and stays below even during the day.
On the coldest days of the year, the temperature generally drops to -15 °C (5 °F), although it can drop to lower values from time to time.
The summer is very cool, with frequent rains. Sometimes it can get quite cold even in these months, with highs of 10/12 °C (50/54 °F).
There may also be pleasant periods, which last a few days, in which the temperature reaches around 18/20 °C (64/68 °F).
The average temperature ranges from -2 °C (28.5 °F) in January to 11.5 °C (53 °F) in August. Here are the average temperatures.
Cold Bay - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | -4.6 | 0.7 | -1.9 | 24 | 33 | 28.5 |
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| February | -3.6 | 1.7 | -1 | 26 | 35 | 30.3 |
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| March | -4.2 | 1.9 | -1.2 | 24 | 35 | 29.9 |
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| April | -1.2 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 30 | 40 | 35.1 |
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| May | 1.9 | 8.1 | 5 | 35 | 47 | 41 |
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| June | 5.6 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 42 | 52 | 47.1 |
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| July | 8.3 | 13.4 | 10.9 | 47 | 56 | 51.5 |
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| August | 8.9 | 14 | 11.4 | 48 | 57 | 52.6 |
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| September | 6.3 | 11.9 | 9.1 | 43 | 53 | 48.4 |
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| October | 2.3 | 8.1 | 5.2 | 36 | 47 | 41.4 |
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| November | -0.8 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 31 | 40 | 35.2 |
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| December | -3.4 | 2 | -0.7 | 26 | 36 | 30.7 |
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| Year | 1.3 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 34.4 | 44.4 | 39.5 |
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Precipitation in Cold Bay amounts to 1,085 mm (43 inches) per annum. Here is the average precipitation.
Cold Bay - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 85 | 3.3 | 20 |
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| February | 80 | 3.1 | 20 |
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| March | 75 | 3 | 19 |
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| April | 70 | 2.8 | 19 |
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| May | 65 | 2.6 | 18 |
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| June | 70 | 2.8 | 17 |
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| July | 65 | 2.6 | 20 |
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| August | 95 | 3.7 | 21 |
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| September | 115 | 4.5 | 23 |
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| October | 125 | 4.9 | 25 |
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| November | 125 | 4.9 | 24 |
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| December | 110 | 4.3 | 23 |
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| Year | 1085 | 42.7 | 250 |
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In the central and western part of the Alaska Peninsula, typically the sea does not freeze in winter, but sometimes it can do it, at least on the north coast and during the coldest winters. Here is the sea temperature in Cold Bay (which is located on the south coast).
Cold Bay - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 4 | 39 | February | 3 | 37 | March | 2 | 36 | April | 3 | 37 | May | 4 | 39 | June | 7 | 45 | July | 9 | 48 | August | 11 | 52 | September | 10 | 50 | October | 8 | 46 | November | 6 | 43 | December | 5 | 41 | Year | 6 | 42.8 |
Best Time
The best time to visit Cold Bay is the summer, in July and August, since they are the mildest months. However, you must take into account cloudy skies, some rain and a bit of cold. Therefore, it is advisable to bring a jacket and a sweater even in the height of summer.
Cold Bay - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Cold Bay is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -2.0 °C (28 °F), with a minimum of -4.6 °C (23.7 °F) and a maximum of 0.7 °C (33.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -14 °C (7 °F). However, it dropped to -25 °C (-13 °F) in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it reached 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4 °C (39 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In February, the weather in Cold Bay is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.0 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) and a maximum of 1.7 °C (35.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13 °C (8.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21.1 °C (-6 °F) in February 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it reached 11.1 °C (52 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 28 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In March, the weather in Cold Bay is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.2 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -4.2 °C (24.4 °F) and a maximum of 1.9 °C (35.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12.5 °C (10 °F). However, it dropped to -19.4 °C (-2.9 °F) in March 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it reached 12.2 °C (54 °F) in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 2 °C (35.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In April, the weather in Cold Bay is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.7 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) and a maximum of 4.6 °C (40.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (18 °F). However, it dropped to -14 °C (6.8 °F) in April 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, it reached 13.9 °C (57 °F) in April 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In May, the weather in Cold Bay is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.4 °F) and a maximum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.8 °C (18 °F) in May 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it reached 20 °C (68 °F) in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4 °C (39 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In June, the weather in Cold Bay is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.4 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in June 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (44.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In July, the weather in Cold Bay is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.8 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) and a maximum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it reached 22.8 °C (73 °F) in July 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Cold Bay is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In September, the weather in Cold Bay is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.1 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -3.3 °C (26.1 °F) in September 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 18.9 °C (66 °F) in September 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In October, the weather in Cold Bay is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.2 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.3 °C (36.1 °F) and a maximum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.4 °C (6.1 °F) in October 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it reached 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 25 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In November, the weather in Cold Bay is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.8 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) and a maximum of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (18.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12.3 °C (9.9 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it reached 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 24 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 28 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6 °C (43 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In December, the weather in Cold Bay is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -0.7 °C (31 °F), with a minimum of -3.4 °C (25.9 °F) and a maximum of 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12 °C (10.5 °F). However, it dropped to -17.2 °C (1 °F) in December 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it reached 13.9 °C (57 °F) in December 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 27 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
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