Weather & Climate in Akutan, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akutan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,002 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,002 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1400°N, 165.7630°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 755 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,288 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 19, 2003 | 92 km SE of Akutan, Alaska | M6.6 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Nov 19, 1993 | 79 km SW of False Pass, Alaska | M6.5 | 105 km | 30 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 71 km S of Unalaska, Alaska | M6.2 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Jul 8, 1995 | 143 km S of False Pass, Alaska | M6.0 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Feb 13, 1992 | 59 km S of Akutan, Alaska | M6.0 | 60 km | 44 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 116 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska | M5.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 85 km SW of False Pass, Alaska | M5.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 86 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska | M5.6 | 141 km | 59 km |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 52 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska | M5.6 | 129 km | 73 km |
| May 9, 2001 | 110 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska | M5.5 | 110 km | 42 km |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 97 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska | M5.5 | 149 km | 44 km |
| Nov 19, 1993 | 79 km SW of False Pass, Alaska | M5.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 16 km SSW of Akutan, Alaska | M5.4 | 17 km | 67 km |
| May 11, 1999 | 65 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska | M5.4 | 65 km | 51 km |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 112 km SE of Akutan, Alaska | M5.4 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Dutch Harbor, Alaska | M5.4 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 85 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska | M5.4 | 138 km | 41 km |
| Oct 19, 1991 | 48 km WSW of Unalaska, Alaska | M5.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 149 km SE of Akutan, Alaska | M5.4 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 57 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska | M5.3 | 70 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akutan (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akutan | Stratovolcano | 1,303 m (4,275 ft) | 1992 | 15 km |
| Makushin | Stratovolcano | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1995 | 81 km |
| Westdahl | Stratovolcano? | 1,563 m (5,128 ft) | 1992 | 83 km |
| Fisher | Stratovolcano | 1,112 m (3,648 ft) | 1830 | 103 km |
| Shishaldin | Stratovolcano | 2,857 m (9,373 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Bogoslof | Submarine | 150 m (492 ft) | 2017 | 150 km |
| Okmok | Shield | 1,073 m (3,520 ft) | 2008 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 7.9 in |
Akutan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 33°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (2.3").