Bear Lake (Alaska)
Lake Remote Alaska lake within Kenai Peninsula area
How to Get to Bear Lake (Alaska) #
Access is typically by small plane (floatplane) or by a long drive on logging and gravel roads followed by a hike; specific routes depend on which Bear Lake a traveler plans to visit. Check local aviation services and Alaska Department of Natural Resources maps for the nearest airstrips or launch points.
Tips for Visiting Bear Lake (Alaska) #
- Carry a satellite phone or personal locator beacon if venturing to remote shorelines-cell service is unreliable in the Alaska bush.
- Plan around mosquitos in early summer; insect headnets make a real difference when hiking shoreline tundra.
- If fishing or boating, check Alaska Department of Fish and Game regs for the specific Bear Lake-there are several in the state; carry bear spray and store food securely.
Best Time to Visit Bear Lake (Alaska) #
Short Alaskan seasons: summer for access and activity, shoulder seasons for solitude and aurora viewing.
Weather & Climate near Bear Lake (Alaska) #
Bear Lake (Alaska)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1430 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (210 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (226 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).
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