Mount Akutan
Mountain Active Aleutian volcano on Akutan Island
A stratovolcano in the Aleutian chain, Mount Akutan is active and monitored by volcanologists; the island draws researchers, pilots and adventurous boat crews interested in volcanic landscapes and seabird colonies.
Tips for Visiting Mount Akutan #
- Check the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) for current activity and ash advisories before planning travel - Mount Akutan is an active Aleutian volcano and conditions can change rapidly.
- Plan access through Akutan village operators and expect to use boat or charter aircraft; coordinate logistics well in advance because regular transport options are limited and weather often disrupts schedules.
- Attempt visits in the local summer (roughly June-September) when sea and weather conditions are most favorable, and be prepared for strong winds and sudden fog even then.
Best Time to Visit Mount Akutan #
The best time to visit Mount Akutan is the brief summer window (June-August) when weather is milder and access is most reliable.
Weather & Climate near Mount Akutan #
Mount Akutan's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -5°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1586 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (203 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and breezy conditions.
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