Hayes Volcano

Mountain Remote volcanic peak in Alaska

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Hayes Volcano
61.6000, -152.4550

How to Get to Hayes Volcano #

Hayes is remote Alaska: approach is by aircraft (bush plane or helicopter) from regional hubs. There are no regular roads and any landing requires coordination with local aviation operators and an awareness of widely variable weather conditions.

Tips for Visiting Hayes Volcano #

  • If attempting any approach on foot or by aircraft, coordinate with local authorities - much of the area is remote and support services are limited.
  • Respect volcanic hazard notices and avoid unplanned aviation or backcountry activity near active or fumarolic fields.

Best Time to Visit Hayes Volcano #

Access is weather dependent; the late spring and summer months give the most reliable windows for aerial sightings.

Late spring-summer
June-August · -5-10°C at higher elevations
Shorter weather windows and longer daylight for aircraft-based overflights or backcountry approaches.

Weather & Climate near Hayes Volcano #

Climate

Hayes Volcano's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -18°C to 6°C. Moderate rainfall (663 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° -11°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° -9°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is the coldest month with highs of -12°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-18° -12°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -8°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -6°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-16° -9°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-16° -9°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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