Mount Augusta
Mountain Glaciated peak on Alaska–Yukon border
In Alaska’s coastal ranges, Mount Augusta demands glacier travel and technical climbing; climbers tackle long approaches, crevassed glaciers and remote alpine routes.
How to Get to Mount Augusta #
Access generally requires bush plane charter into Alaskan or Yukon staging points and then long glacier approaches; coordinate with professional guide services and authorities.
Tips for Visiting Mount Augusta #
- Mount Augusta is in a harsh, alpine environment; prepare for crevasse hazard and rapidly changing weather.
- Coordinate with experienced Alaskan guides and ensure aircraft or long overland logistics are planned in advance.
Best Time to Visit Mount Augusta #
Best attempted in the short Alaskan summer and only by experienced mountaineers.
Weather & Climate near Mount Augusta #
Mount Augusta's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -22°C to 0°C. Abundant rainfall (1200 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -22°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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July
July is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (142 mm).
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August
August is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -20°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
