Mount Martin (Alaska)Mount Martin (Alaska) at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Mount Martin (Alaska)
Late spring to late summer provides the main practical season for alpine objectives, focusing on limited weather windows.
Summer climbing window
June-August · -5-5°C (23-41°F) near glaciers
Best months for technical mountaineering; still cold and subject to quick weather changes.
Weather & Climate near Mount Martin (Alaska)
Climate
Mount Martin (Alaska)'s climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1606 mm/year), wettest in September.
Air Quality:
AQI 15
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
16°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 1° | -7° | 168 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 2° | -7° | 123 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 4° | -5° | 112 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -1° - 6° | -2° | 112 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 3° - 10° | 3° | 131 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 113 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 16° | 12° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 16° | 12° | 130 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 172 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 1° - 8° | 1° | 165 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 4° | -4° | 140 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 2° | -7° | 154 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Mount Martin (Alaska)
Access is typically via flight to regional hubs in Alaska and then by bush plane to glacier landings or drop points near approaches. Overland approaches require glacier travel experience and careful route planning.
Tips for Visiting Mount Martin (Alaska)
- Check glacier and crevasse conditions via recent trip reports if planning technical climbs.
- Plan logistics carefully-this is remote Alaska and weather windows are often short.
- Bring redundant communication equipment; cellphone coverage is unreliable.