Chugul Island

Island Remote island in the Aleutians, Alaska

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Chugul Island
51.9436, -175.8206

How to Get to Chugul Island #

Access is by boat or by regional charter flights linking the Aleutian islands. Weather delays are common; travelers should build flexibility into itineraries and coordinate with experienced operators.

Tips for Visiting Chugul Island #

  • Plan transport carefully: Aleut islands require coordination with regional air or boat services and can be weather-bound for days.
  • Pack for wind and sudden weather shifts; the Aleutians' ocean climate is fickle.
  • Respect local wildlife and avoid disturbing nesting seabirds.

Best Time to Visit Chugul Island #

Short summer months offer the most reliable access, but weather can still be variable.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 5°C-12°C
Best window for calmer seas and clearer weather, although fog is common.
Shoulder seasons (May, Sep)
May, Sep · 0°C-10°C
Cool and unpredictable; fewer visitors but higher chance of storms.

Weather & Climate near Chugul Island #

Climate

Chugul Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -1°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1147 mm/year), wettest in October.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
11°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
10.0 m/s
Wind
Windy

February

February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
9.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
9.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (148 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
9.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
9.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
9.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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