Climate in Cold Bay (Alaska)

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.
The average temperature ranges from -2 °C (28.5 °F) in January to 11.5 °C (53 °F) in August.
Precipitation in Cold Bay amounts to 1,085 mm (43 inches) per annum.



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).

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.
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.

Best Time

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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 - Climate data

In Cold Bay, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -1.9 °C (28.5 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 11.4 °C (52.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1085 millimeters (42.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 63.6 mm (2.5 in) in the driest month (July) to 126.8 mm (5 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 2 °C (36 °F) in March to

Cold Bay - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of -1.9 °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 85.7 mm (3.4 in), 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 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4 °C (39 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of -1 °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 80.6 mm (3.2 in), 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 28 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a very cold month. 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 75.7 mm (3 in), 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 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 2 °C (35.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.6 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) and a maximum of 4.5 °C (40.1 °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 68.7 mm (2.7 in), 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 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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May is generally a quite cold month. 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 67.2 mm (2.6 in), 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 25 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4 °C (39 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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June is generally a quite mild month. 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 69.6 mm (2.7 in), 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 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (44.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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July is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.9 °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 63.6 mm (2.5 in), 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 23 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. 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 94.2 mm (3.7 in), 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 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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September is generally a mild month. 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 114.2 mm (4.5 in), 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 25 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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October is generally a quite cold month. 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 °C (46.4 °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 125.3 mm (4.9 in), 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 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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November is generally a cold month. 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 126.8 mm (5 in), 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 28 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6 °C (43 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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December is generally a very cold month. 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 112.3 mm (4.4 in), 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 27 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.