Black Peak (Alaska)
Mountain Volcanic summit in Alaska's Aleutian Range
Black Peak in Alaska is a remote mountain attracting climbers and bush pilots; visitors seek mountaineering objectives, glaciers and isolated wilderness experiences.
How to Get to Black Peak (Alaska) #
Black Peak is in remote Alaska; access generally requires chartered bush flights from hubs such as Anchorage, King Salmon or local airstrips depending on the peak’s location. Plan to coordinate with local pilots and guides; road access is rare and often seasonal. Treat itinerary times as flexible-Alaskan weather does not negotiate.
Tips for Visiting Black Peak (Alaska) #
- Arrange travel and drop-offs with a licensed bush pilot-many of the routeheads are only reachable by floatplane or small ski-plane.
- Expect classic Alaskan weather: plan extra days in case of flight or weather delays and bring navigation/communication equipment for remote hikes.
- This is mountaineering country: glaciers, crevassed snowfields and sudden storms demand experience and appropriate gear.
Best Time to Visit Black Peak (Alaska) #
Access and safety are the overriding factors; the short Alaskan summer is the practical season for attempts, while shoulder seasons are more dangerous and less predictable.
Weather & Climate near Black Peak (Alaska) #
Black Peak (Alaska)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -7°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (686 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain.
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October
October is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
