AmliaAmlia at a Glance
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Amlia
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Amlia
Summer months are the only practical time to attempt travel to remote Aleutian islands like Amlia due to calmer seas and extended daylight.
Summer (safer sea conditions)
June-August · 5-12°C (41-54°F)
The most practical window for boat access and short summer daylight; still cool and changeable.
Shoulder seasons
May & September · 2-10°C (36-50°F)
Fewer charters but more chance of weather delays and rough seas.
Weather & Climate near Amlia
Climate
Amlia's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -2°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1210 mm/year), wettest in October.
Air Quality:
AQI 17
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
12°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -1° - 2° | -6° | 102 mm | - | - | 9.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -1° - 3° | -6° | 103 mm | - | - | 9.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 2° | -6° | 98 mm | - | - | 8.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 4° | -4° | 90 mm | - | - | 8.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 6° | -2° | 81 mm | - | - | 7.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 4° - 8° | 2° | 58 mm | - | - | 6.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 11° | 6° | 58 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 12° | 7° | 80 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 10° | 4° | 111 mm | - | - | 7.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 7° | 5° | 160 mm | - | - | 8.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 5° | -3° | 146 mm | - | - | 8.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 3° | -5° | 123 mm | - | - | 8.8 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Amlia
Amlia is accessible only by charter vessel or, in some cases, by small aircraft arranged through specialized bush-flying operators. Services depart from regional hubs such as Dutch Harbor (Unalaska) or mainland Alaska ports; timetables are weather-dependent and require advanced planning.
Tips for Visiting Amlia
- This is extreme remote-country travel; arrange transport and permits with local fishers or the Alaska-based agencies that service the Aleutians.
- Prepare for basic conditions and bring spares for essential equipment - there are no facilities and weather can strand visitors for days.
- Bring appropriate cold-water survival gear if approaching by sea; seas around the Aleutians are notoriously rough.