Tustumena Lake
Lake Large glacier-fed lake on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
A large glacial lake on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, accessed by boat and floatplane; anglers, hunters and backcountry campers use it as a base for remote recreation.
Tustumena Lake is a long glacially influenced lake on the Kenai Peninsula in southern Alaska, notable for its length and remote shoreline.
The lake offers wide open water views, fishing opportunities, and access points used by locals and backcountry visitors; shore access can be limited and conditions change seasonally. Boating and shoreline recreation are the most common activities where access allows.
The lake and surrounding area have been used historically by local Indigenous communities and later by residents and recreational users on the Kenai Peninsula; the name reflects local linguistic origins.
Located on the southern Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, the lake lies inland from the Gulf of Alaska and is accessed from roads and trails that cross the peninsula.
- Size: One of the larger lakes on the Kenai Peninsula, stretching roughly 25 miles (about 40 kilometres) in length.
How to Get to Tustumena Lake #
Tustumena Lake lies on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Access to the Kenai Peninsula is by road via the Sterling Highway (Alaska Route 1); from towns such as Homer or Kasilof you can reach trailheads and lakeshore access roads by car where available. Much of Tustumena Lake country is remote and is commonly reached by boat or floatplane from Homer or other Kenai Peninsula hubs-plan water or air transfer in advance.
Best Time to Visit Tustumena Lake #
Visit in summer (June-August) for the easiest access, milder weather and best conditions for outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Tustumena Lake #
Tustumena Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 17°C. Moderate rainfall (816 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (121 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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