Mount Moffett
Mountain Volcanic massif on Adak Island, Aleutian Range
On Adak Island in the Aleutians, Mount Moffett is a volcanic high point visited mainly by scientists and hardy trekkers for steep slopes, seabird colonies and wartime remnants.
Mount Moffett is a prominent volcanic cone on Adak Island in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, rising to approximately 1,200 metres.
The peak dominates the island’s central landscape and is the highest point on Adak, visible from the island settlement and airfield.
It is one of many volcanic edifices in the Aleutian volcanic arc and is associated with the tectonic processes that form the island chain.
The mountain sits on Adak Island in southwestern Alaska’s Aleutians, within a remote maritime environment with limited road access and an island air link.
- Elevation and location: Rises to roughly 1,200 metres and forms the highest point of Adak Island in the Aleutian chain.
- Volcanic arc: Part of the Aleutian volcanic arc, the peak dominates the island's skyline and weather can change rapidly.
How to Get to Mount Moffett #
Access to Adak is by infrequent air services from Anchorage or by charter; once on the island local roads lead to trailheads. Check US Fish and Wildlife Service and local operators for permissions and transport schedules.
Tips for Visiting Mount Moffett #
- Mount Moffett is on Adak Island in the Aleutians - travel requires careful flight or ferry planning and charters are limited.
- Weather is severe and changeable; pack cold‑weather gear even in summer and plan for sudden fog or wind.
- Respect military and wildlife regulations - parts of the Aleutians have restricted access.
Best Time to Visit Mount Moffett #
Best visited in the north Pacific summer (June-August) when transport is most reliable and weather marginally milder; always prepare for rapid changes.
Weather & Climate near Mount Moffett #
Mount Moffett's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -3°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1273 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and windy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and windy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 1°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and windy conditions.
