Skagway, AK

Though it's small in terms of population, Skagway is plenty big when it comes to adventure. Sail among waterfalls and wildlife on Lynn Canal, one of the longest, deepest fjords in North America, or take a helicopter tour over glaciers before trying your hand at dog sledding. A kayaking expedition down the Inside Passage will have you paddling past seals, sea lions, porpoises and possibly humpback whales. Hikers can trek the Chilkoot Trail, the primary route prospectors followed in Alaska's 19th-century gold rush, while photographers will marvel at the jaw-dropping photo ops from atop White Pass summit, which is accessible via railway or a picturesque drive on the Klondike Highway. Amid the scenery and stillness of Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, keep your eyes peeled for the rare and endangered birds during a river float.

Language: English
Currency: US dollar (US$)

Skagway, AK Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 26 33 41 51 59 66 68 66 58 48 36 32
Low 16 22 27 32 40 47 50 49 44 37 26 22
Average 22 28 -- 42 49 56 59 57 51 43 32 27
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High -3 1 5 11 15 19 20 19 14 9 2 0
Low -9 -6 -3 0 4 8 10 9 7 3 -3 -6
Average -6 -2 -- 6 9 13 15 14 11 6 0 -3
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 4 5 3 2
Centimeters 5 5 5 3 5 3 3 5 10 13 8 5
Precipitation Days
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Days 9 9 10 8 8 8 9 13 16 18 13 12
Humidity
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Percent 65 67 63 67 66 70 76 79 81 77 71 69


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