Mount Kukak

Mountain Stratovolcano on Alaska Peninsula, remote and volcanic

Remote volcanic feature on the Alaska Peninsula, principally of interest to volcanologists and experienced backcountry parties. Access is by small boat or bush aircraft; there is no regular tourist infrastructure.

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Mount Kukak is a mountain in Alaska, United States, identified by the provided coordinates. It is listed here as a named natural summit within Alaska.

As a remote mountain, potential uses include backcountry access and wilderness activities where conditions allow, but this record does not specify trails, visitor facilities or popular routes. No visitor numbers or amenity details are provided in the supplied information.

There is no recorded built history in this entry; the mountain is described solely as a natural feature. Any volcanic, geological or historical events are not detailed here.

Geographically the summit lies within Alaska at the coordinates above; proximity to populated centers is not specified in the input data.

  • Coordinates: Located at 58.45306° N, 154.355° W.
Mount Kukak
58.4531, -154.3550

How to Get to Mount Kukak #

Mount Kukak is a remote volcanic peak on the Alaska coast/peninsula with no public road access. Reaches are normally by sea or air charter (boat/sea kayak or floatplane) from nearby coastal communities or by multi-day coastal/mountain travel; there are no scheduled road or rail services to the volcano and travel requires planning with experienced local operators.

Tips for Visiting Mount Kukak #

  • Kukak is part of the Alaska Peninsula volcanic landscape and is often monitored for activity-check Alaska Volcano Observatory advisories before planning anything in the area.
  • There are no road approaches; access is by boat or bush plane and conditions can change quickly, so arrange logistics and emergency communications well in advance.

Best Time to Visit Mount Kukak #

Plan visits in June-August when weather is least severe and access conditions are relatively more favorable.

Summer (best window)
June-August · 0-10°C
Relatively milder weather and long daylight improve safety and access, though conditions remain cool and changeable.
Winter (harsh conditions)
October-April · -20--5°C
Severe cold, heavy snow and frequent storms make travel and climbing hazardous for all but experienced teams.

Weather & Climate near Mount Kukak #

Climate

Mount Kukak's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -12°C to 5°C. Abundant rainfall (1109 mm/year), wettest in September.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° -4°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° -8°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -7°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (129 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -3°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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