Sledge Island
Island Bering Sea island off Alaska's coast, remote
Island in Norton Sound off Alaska’s Seward Peninsula; noted for coastal tundra, seabirds and occasional subsistence visits from nearby communities, reachable by boat.
How to Get to Sledge Island #
No scheduled service. Access requires private boat from the nearest Alaskan coastal community or chartered aircraft; check local marine charts and notify the U.S. Coast Guard before making landings.
Tips for Visiting Sledge Island #
- If approaching by small skiff, watch for submerged rocks and kelp beds-charts are old and sea conditions change.
- Sledge Island is remote with no services-carry emergency beacons and cold-weather survival gear.
- Respect wildlife regulations; the area is important habitat for seabirds and marine mammals.
Best Time to Visit Sledge Island #
Best attempted in summer when sea ice is minimal and daylight is long. Winters are inaccessible without special ice-capable vessels.
Weather & Climate near Sledge Island #
Sledge Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 0°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and breezy conditions.
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April
April is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and breezy conditions.
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May
May is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain.
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September
September is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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