Yakutat (AK) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to chilly in Yakutat. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C (61°F) in August to a chilly 3°C (37°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in August to -1°C (30°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Yakutat has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2991 mm (118 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Yakutat bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 412 mm (16 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 118 mm (4.6 in) over 17 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Yakutat Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 89%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, November and December and highest during May and October. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)