Uliaga Island
Island Volcanic Aleutian island, remote and uninhabited.
An uninhabited Aleutian island west of the Alaska Peninsula; scientists and seabird watchers note its nesting colonies and volcanic shoreline.
Uliaga Island is an uninhabited island in the Aleutian chain, Alaska, located in the North Pacific/Bering Sea transition zone. The island is volcanic in origin and characterized by steep shorelines and limited landing points.
The island is notable for seabird colonies and marine mammals in surrounding waters, but it has no permanent population and no visitor facilities. Naturalists and experienced mariners may visit for wildlife observation under appropriate permits and safety conditions.
Uliaga sits among the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and is administered as part of the state of Alaska; it is remote from major settlements and reached only by sea or air in suitable weather.
- Access and safety: No facilities or services are available; landing and visits are limited by rough seas and lack of shelter so access is generally by private vessel only.
How to Get to Uliaga Island #
There is no public transport to Uliaga. Visits are made by private charters or research vessels operating out of Dutch Harbor (Unalaska) or Adak. Expect long open-ocean runs; rough conditions are common and landing is generally discouraged or prohibited due to wildlife protection and hazardous shorelines.
Tips for Visiting Uliaga Island #
- There is no regular ferry service - coordinate any visit with local charter operators out of Adak or Dutch Harbor and expect rough seas.
- Bring binoculars and a spotting scope: the island is best appreciated from a distance as a seabird rookery and seal haul-out.
- Prepare for no facilities and strict leave-no-trace rules; landing is discouraged or restricted as part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
Best Time to Visit Uliaga Island #
Best seen in summer from a boat or wildlife cruise. Landings are rare and usually restricted because of wildlife protection and hazardous terrain.
Weather & Climate near Uliaga Island #
Uliaga Island'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 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1316 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (171 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and breezy conditions.
