Poa Island

Island Remote Alaskan island in the Bering Sea

A small Alaskan island offering rugged coastline, seabird life and access for anglers and boaters exploring the Bering Sea margin.

Poa Island
54.1272, -165.4997
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Tips for Visiting Poa Island #

  • Access is by boat or floatplane and is seasonally constrained-plan visits in the Alaskan summer months (June-August) and arrange transport with a licensed local operator.
  • There are no facilities on the island and landing conditions can be hazardous; expect rough surf and variable weather, follow safety briefings, and treat the visit as a remote wilderness landing.

Best Time to Visit Poa Island #

Visit in the short Alaska summer (June-August) when weather and daylight are most favorable for access and outdoor activity.

Summer (best)
June-August · 5-12°C
Milder temperatures and longer daylight make sea access and wildlife viewing more feasible; conditions can still be cool and changeable.
Shoulder seasons
May & September · 0-8°C
Variable weather with increasing storms in fall and lingering ice in spring-access depends on sea and weather conditions.
Winter
October-April · below 0°C
Cold, dark and often inaccessible due to sea ice and storms.

Weather & Climate near Poa Island #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1367 mm/year), wettest in October.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
13°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 5°

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 4°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 7°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
5° – 9°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 12°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 13°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
7° – 11°

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
4° – 8°

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 7°

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 5°

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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