Chagulak Island
Island Uninhabited volcanic island in Aleutians, notable birdlife
Part of Alaska’s Aleutians, Chagulak is an uninhabited volcanic island with steep cliffs and seabird colonies; access is limited to specialist expeditions and scientific teams.
Chagulak Island is an uninhabited volcanic island in the Aleutian Islands chain of Alaska, part of the North Pacific Aleutian arc. It is a steep-sided volcanic cone rising directly from the sea and forms part of the remote island group of the region.
There are no permanent settlements or facilities on the island, and it is primarily of interest for natural history and geological study. Seabirds and marine life use nearby waters and the island’s cliffs as habitat.
The island lies within Alaska’s Aleutian archipelago in the North Pacific, and access is by boat or aircraft only, generally from other Aleutian islands or mainland Alaska.
- Access: The island is uninhabited and has no visitor facilities; visits require maritime transport and are rare.
How to Get to Chagulak Island #
Access is only by sea (or helicopter for research teams). Charters depart from larger Aleutian hubs such as Dutch Harbor (Unalaska); trips require experienced operators and careful weather planning.
Tips for Visiting Chagulak Island #
- Chagulak Island is part of a remote, uninhabited Aleutian chain - plan logistics with experienced charter operators and respect Wildlife Refuge protections.
- There are no visitor facilities; approach by sea requires calm seas and appropriate safety gear.
- Wildlife viewing (seabird colonies, marine mammals) is seasonal and weather‑dependent; aim for late spring or summer for the best chance of sightings.
Best Time to Visit Chagulak Island #
Summer months are the safest and most practical for visits, though the area remains remote with unpredictable weather.
Weather & Climate near Chagulak Island #
Chagulak Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in April). Temperatures range from -2°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1303 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (168 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and breezy conditions.
