Jellyfishes in Alaska in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see jellyfishes in Alaska. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 417 of the 1,763 sightings logged across the year (23.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Peak month for jellyfishes in Alaska
23.7%
of yearly sightings
417
records in July
#1
busiest month of 12
1,763
verified records a year
June 16.1%, July 23.7%, August 23.4%. Busiest month is July at 23.7%.
1,763 verified observations of jellyfishes in Alaska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When jellyfishes are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
July
417 records (23.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 0.6% |
| February | 13 | 0.7% |
| March | 26 | 1.5% |
| April | 22 | 1.2% |
| May | 96 | 5.4% |
| Junepeak | 284 | 16.1% |
| Julypeak | 417 | 23.7% |
| Augustpeak | 413 | 23.4% |
| September | 264 | 15% |
| October | 139 | 7.9% |
| November | 47 | 2.7% |
| December | 31 | 1.8% |
Jellyfishes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Pacific Lion's Mane Jelly | 751 |
| Northern Sea Nettle | 536 |
| Greater Moon Jelly | 284 |
| Egg-yolk Jelly | 31 |
| Brown-rimmed Moon Jelly | 16 |
| Pacific Sea Nettle | 1 |
In Alaska, July carries 23.7% of the year's jellyfishes sightings, about 15.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (16.1%) into July, and it heads toward August (23.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The jellyfishes most often recorded in Alaska are Pacific Lion's Mane Jelly, Northern Sea Nettle and Greater Moon Jelly. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which jellyfishes you are most likely to see
- Pacific Lion's Mane Jelly751 records
- Northern Sea Nettle536 records
- Greater Moon Jelly284 records
- Egg-yolk Jelly31 records
- Brown-rimmed Moon Jelly16 records
- Pacific Sea Nettle1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see jellyfishes in Alaska in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 417 of the 1,763 verified jellyfishes sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 23.7% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see jellyfishes in Alaska?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.
What month is best for jellyfishes in Alaska?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 1,763 verified observations.
Which jellyfishes are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Pacific Lion's Mane Jelly, Northern Sea Nettle and Greater Moon Jelly, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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