Cold Bay, a village located on the Alaska peninsula at 55 degrees north latitude, has a
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.
ranges from -2 °C (28.5 °F) in January to 11.5 °C (53 °F) in August.
in Cold Bay amounts to 1,085 mm (43 inches) per annum.
, there are quite mild periods, in which the temperature is just above freezing, and rain falls, or rain mixed with snow.
, 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.
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).
does not freeze in winter, but sometimes it can do it, at least on the north coast and during the coldest winters.
At Cold Bay, which is located on the south coast, the sea temperature drops to 2/3 °C (36/37 °F) from February to April.
, 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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.9 °C, with a minimum of
-4.6 °C and a maximum of
0.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-14 °C. However, it dropped to
-25 °C in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
6.5 °C. However, it reached
10.6 °C in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
85.7 mm, distributed over 14 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 of
26 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1 °C, with a minimum of
-3.6 °C and a maximum of
1.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-13 °C. However, it dropped to
-21.1 °C in February 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
6.5 °C. However, it reached
11.1 °C in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
80.6 mm, distributed over 14 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 of
27.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.2 °C, with a minimum of
-4.2 °C and a maximum of
1.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-19.4 °C in March 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7 °C. However, it reached
12.2 °C in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
75.7 mm, distributed over 13 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 of
26.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.6 °C, with a minimum of
-1.2 °C and a maximum of
4.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-14 °C in April 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
10 °C. However, it reached
13.9 °C in April 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
68.7 mm, distributed over 12 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 of
26.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5 °C, with a minimum of
1.9 °C and a maximum of
8.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.8 °C in May 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
20 °C in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
67.2 mm, distributed over 12 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 of
24.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8.4 °C, with a minimum of
5.6 °C and a maximum of
11.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in June 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
22.2 °C in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
69.6 mm, distributed over 12 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 of
23.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.9 °C, with a minimum of
8.3 °C and a maximum of
13.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.6 °C in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18 °C. However, it reached
22.8 °C in July 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
63.6 mm, distributed over 13 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 of
23.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.4 °C, with a minimum of
8.9 °C and a maximum of
14 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
0.6 °C in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
23.3 °C in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
94.2 mm, distributed over 15 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 of
23.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
11 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.1 °C, with a minimum of
6.3 °C and a maximum of
11.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.3 °C in September 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
18.9 °C in September 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
114.2 mm, distributed over 18 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 of
24.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
10 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
October is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.2 °C, with a minimum of
2.3 °C and a maximum of
8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-14.4 °C in October 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13 °C. However, it reached
18.3 °C in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
125.3 mm, distributed over 19 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 of
25.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.8 °C, with a minimum of
-0.8 °C and a maximum of
4.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.3 °C in November 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
9.5 °C. However, it reached
13.3 °C in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
126.8 mm, distributed over 19 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 of
27.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-0.7 °C, with a minimum of
-3.4 °C and a maximum of
2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-12 °C. However, it dropped to
-17.2 °C in December 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7.5 °C. However, it reached
13.9 °C in December 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
112.3 mm, distributed over 18 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 of
27.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.