Hinchinbrook Island (Alaska)

Island Island in Alaska's Prince William Sound

An island in Prince William Sound accessed by boat. Visitors use it as a base for fishing, wildlife viewing and longer sea‑kayaking or glacier trips.

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Hinchinbrook Island (Alaska)
60.3819, -146.4569

How to Get to Hinchinbrook Island (Alaska) #

Hinchinbrook Island (Alaska) is accessible only by boat or floatplane; visitors should coordinate with local charter operators and understand that weather often determines the feasibility of travel.

Best Time to Visit Hinchinbrook Island (Alaska) #

Access is weather-dependent; plan with local operators.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 5-15°C
Warmer and longer days for exploration; weather can still be changeable.

Weather & Climate near Hinchinbrook Island (Alaska) #

Climate

Hinchinbrook Island (Alaska)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1353 mm/year), wettest in October.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
16°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -2°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 15°

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (186 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° -1°

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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