Eareckson Station, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

144 Population 26/sq mi density

39°F Avg Temperature 278 sunny days/yr

234 Violent Crime/100K 701 property/100K

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

234 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Eareckson Station has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	39.4°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	177 ft (54 m)
Area	5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	52.7211°N, 174.1071°W
Timezone	America/Anchorage
Nearest Airport	Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 1,450 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 11.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"

Driest Month (May) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	21.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

487 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 17, 2025.

Aug 20, 1998	196 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska	M6.3	145 km
Sep 19, 2004	91 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska	M6.2	58 km
Jun 27, 2006	212 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska	M6.2	149 km
Mar 27, 2017	63 km W of Attu Station, Alaska	M6.2	124 km
Sep 14, 2011	32 km NNW of Attu Station, Alaska	M6.0	87 km
Dec 15, 2012	83 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska	M6.0	48 km
Oct 4, 1995	54 km WSW of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.9	114 km
May 22, 1992	175 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.7	111 km
Feb 7, 1991	146 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.7	115 km
Apr 2, 2025	46 km NNW of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.5	96 km
Aug 20, 2014	152 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.5	89 km
Sep 9, 2012	123 km E of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.5	61 km
Nov 15, 2012	40 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.5	57 km
Jan 7, 2006	Near Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska	M5.5	48 km
Aug 5, 1994	89 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.5	53 km
Jan 13, 2005	195 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.4	139 km
Jul 4, 2016	35 km SW of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.3	91 km
Mar 23, 2010	83 km W of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.3	147 km
Aug 16, 2011	156 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.3	103 km
Aug 21, 1998	181 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska	M5.3	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Buldir (129 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Buldir	Stratovolcano	656 m (2,152 ft)	Unknown	129 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.9 in
March	33°F (0°C)	1.9 in
April	35°F (2°C)	1.8 in
May	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in	Driest
June	42°F (6°C)	1.8 in
July	47°F (8°C)	2.8 in
August	50°F (10°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
September	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
October	44°F (6°C)	3.8 in
November	38°F (3°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	2.9 in

Eareckson Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 32°F in January to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (1.7").

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