Sitkalidak Island
Island Alaskan island in Gulf of Alaska, rich wildlife
Off Alaska’s south coast, Sitkalidak Island offers rocky shorelines, seabird colonies and timbered ridges. Access is by boat or kayak; anglers and small‑boat expeditions use it as a base for fishing and wildlife spotting.
How to Get to Sitkalidak Island #
Sitkalidak Island is reached by boat or charter from Kodiak Island (Kodiak city). There are no scheduled ferries; private boats, charter operators or floatplanes are the usual means of access. Plan logistics in Kodiak and check local guides for landing spots and permits.
Tips for Visiting Sitkalidak Island #
- Bring cold‑weather gear even in summer-fog and wind off the Gulf of Alaska can be fierce.
- Check tide charts and local regulations if planning to land-wildlife and subsistence areas are important to local communities.
Best Time to Visit Sitkalidak Island #
Best in summer for milder sea conditions and wildlife viewing; shoulder seasons bring more storms.
Weather & Climate near Sitkalidak Island #
Sitkalidak Island's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -5°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1604 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (178 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and breezy conditions.
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