Agattu
Island Remote Aleutian island with volcanic terrain and seabirds
Agattu Island in Alaska’s Aleutians is remote and uninhabited, with rugged terrain and seabird colonies; it attracts specialist naturalists and expedition teams rather than casual tourists.
Agattu is a remote, largely uninhabited island in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska in the United States. It forms part of the Near Islands subgroup and consists of rugged terrain shaped by tectonic and volcanic processes.
The island is notable for its remoteness and for supporting seabird colonies and a largely undisturbed subarctic ecosystem. There are no permanent settlements and access is by sea or rare charter flights to nearby islands.
Located in the far western Aleutians, Agattu lies well offshore from mainland Alaska and is part of the US state of Alaska’s island chain across the North Pacific.
- Remote Aleutian island: Remote and uninhabited, forming part of Alaska's Aleutian chain and notable for rugged terrain and seabird colonies.
How to Get to Agattu #
There are no scheduled transport services to Agattu. Access requires chartering a suitable vessel from regional Alaskan ports or arranging inclusion on scientific expeditions. Landing depends entirely on sea conditions and local permissions.
Tips for Visiting Agattu #
- Only experienced expedition teams should attempt landing - there are no facilities, and weather can make operations dangerous.
- If planning wildlife observation, consider the spring and summer months when seabirds and marine mammals are most active.
- Communications are nil; plan satellite comms and emergency contingencies for any visit to the Aleutian islands.
Best Time to Visit Agattu #
Short summer period offers the safest access; otherwise the island is effectively inaccessible to casual visitors.
Weather & Climate near Agattu #
Agattu's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (917 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and breezy conditions.
