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Diomede, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
25 Population 10/sq mi density
27°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
1,249 Violent Crime/100K 1,483 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Diomede has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average27.0°F
50% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates65.7539°N, 168.9226°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
609 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

279 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Nov 3, 1996 89 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia M5.2 127 km
Aug 9, 1996 73 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M5.2 89 km
Sep 25, 2009 148 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska M5.1 148 km
May 21, 2011 12 km N of Port Clarence, Alaska M5.0 104 km
Aug 9, 1996 93 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.9 100 km
Jul 10, 2006 30 km W of Diomede, Alaska M4.9 32 km
Jul 9, 2016 44 km NNE of Brevig Mission, Alaska M4.8 128 km
Sep 25, 2009 145 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska M4.7 146 km
Nov 25, 2000 107 km NW of Diomede, Alaska M4.6 108 km
Feb 3, 2025 26 km SSW of Wales, Alaska M4.6 47 km
Feb 16, 2025 33 km SW of Wales, Alaska M4.6 43 km
Jul 8, 2006 57 km NE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.5 60 km
Oct 22, 2003 34 km ESE of Wales, Alaska M4.4 76 km
Apr 25, 2014 6 km E of Brevig Mission, Alaska M4.4 127 km
May 13, 2010 37 km NNW of Brevig Mission, Alaska M4.4 103 km
Aug 9, 1996 87 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.4 97 km
Apr 4, 1999 47 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.3 112 km
May 21, 1997 15 km NNW of Port Clarence, Alaska M4.3 98 km
May 25, 2010 82 km NNW of Diomede, Alaska M4.2 83 km
Apr 7, 2010 50 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.2 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.9 in
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
March 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
April 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
May 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
June 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
July 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
August 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
October 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Diomede has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 15°F in March to 39°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.7").

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