Unalga Island (Fox Islands)
Island Uninhabited Aleutian island in the Fox Islands group
Unalga Island in the Fox Islands of the Aleutians is a remote volcanic island visited mainly by researchers and expedition cruises for seabirds, marine mammals and rugged coastline.
Unalga Island is a small island in the Fox Islands subgroup of the eastern Aleutian Islands in Alaska. It sits in the North Pacific/Bering Sea transition zone and is one of many remote islands that make up the Aleutian chain.
As a remote Aleutian island, its main attractions are natural - rocky coastline, seabird habitat and marine life typical of the Fox Islands. There are no developed visitor facilities on the island.
The Fox Islands are part of the Aleutian volcanic arc formed by Pacific plate subduction; the islands have been shaped by volcanic and tectonic activity over geological time. Administrative control is under the state of Alaska.
The island lies in the eastern Aleutians off the Alaska Peninsula. The nearest larger settlements are on other Fox Islands; access is by boat or aircraft to nearby inhabited islands.
How to Get to Unalga Island (Fox Islands) #
Access to Unalga Island is by charter boat or specialized vessel from ports in the Aleutians (e.g., Unalaska/Dutch Harbor). Travel is weather-dependent and best organized with experienced local operators.
Tips for Visiting Unalga Island (Fox Islands) #
- Bring warm layers and plan for wind-fox islands are exposed and weather can turn quickly.
- Wildlife viewing (seabirds, marine mammals) is best from a safe distance; use binoculars rather than approaching nesting sites.
Best Time to Visit Unalga Island (Fox Islands) #
Summer months give the most reliable access and milder conditions for wildlife observation.
Weather & Climate near Unalga Island (Fox Islands) #
Unalga Island (Fox Islands)'s climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1493 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and breezy conditions.
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