Hubbard Glacier USA
Country: USA · Region: Alaska · Arrival: Scenic cruising · Currency: US Dollar
Hubbard Glacier is one of Alaska's largest and most active tidewater glaciers, a 76-mile river of ice that meets the sea at a face up to 400 feet tall in Disenchantment Bay. Ships do not dock here; they hold position while the glacier calves huge chunks of ice with a roar locals call White Thunder.
Top sights
400-foot ice face, calving ice, Disenchantment Bay, harbor seals on floating ice
Forecast for Hubbard Glacier
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Weather in Hubbard Glacier by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F | 27°F | 15.7 in | 19 |
| February | 32°F | 25°F | 10.9 in | 17 |
| March | 34°F | 27°F | 10.3 in | 18 |
| April | 40°F | 33°F | 7.3 in | 16 |
| May | 49°F | 40°F | 8.7 in | 17 |
| June | 56°F | 47°F | 6.7 in | 16 |
| July | 59°F | 51°F | 7.9 in | 17 |
| August | 59°F | 51°F | 17.2 in | 19 |
| September | 54°F | 46°F | 18.8 in | 19 |
| October | 45°F | 37°F | 19.7 in | 20 |
| November | 36°F | 30°F | 15.5 in | 20 |
| December | 34°F | 27°F | 18.0 in | 21 |
Getting around
This is a scenic-cruising day with no landing; the ship slowly approaches the glacier and rotates over one to three hours so both sides get the view from open decks.
What to eat
There is no shore food; enjoy the viewing from deck, where many ships serve warm drinks or Alaska-themed snacks during the approach.
Tips
Dress in warm layers and head out on deck about 30 minutes before arrival; listen for the White Thunder cracks that signal calving and watch for seals resting on ice floes.
Best for
Scenery, photography, wildlife
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