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Weather & Climate in Alakanuk, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alakanuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 80.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 39.6 sq mi (102.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.7110°N, 164.6497°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 487 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 20, 2009 | 131 km WNW of Emmonak, Alaska | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 69 km S of Nome, Alaska | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | 115 km SSW of Nome, Alaska | M3.6 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 82 km NNW of Emmonak, Alaska | M3.4 | 88 km | 25 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 105 km NW of Emmonak, Alaska | M3.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 110 km SSW of Nome, Alaska | M3.3 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 86 km NW of Kotlik, Alaska | M3.2 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Sep 1, 2010 | 80 km SSW of Nome, Alaska | M3.1 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 132 km NW of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M3.1 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Jul 29, 2005 | 63 km S of Solomon, Alaska | M3.0 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Mar 10, 2005 | 96 km NW of Emmonak, Alaska | M3.0 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 121 km WNW of Emmonak, Alaska | M3.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2006 | 10 km NE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M3.0 | 13 km | 15 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 80 km NNW of Emmonak, Alaska | M3.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 75 km NW of Emmonak, Alaska | M3.0 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 107 km SSW of Nome, Alaska | M2.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2005 | 23 km WNW of Emmonak, Alaska | M2.9 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 72 km S of Solomon, Alaska | M2.8 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 70 km S of Solomon, Alaska | M2.8 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 94 km NW of Emmonak, Alaska | M2.8 | 96 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: APOON PASS (89,373 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | APOON PASS | 89,373 | 69 km |
| 1991 | 132242 | 14,334 | 84 km |
| 2015 | APOON | 14,058 | 93 km |
| 2000 | PASTOLIAK RIVER | 12,003 | 93 km |
| 2022 | PONGLEVIK RIVER | 3,261 | 50 km |
| 2017 | ALLEN | 2,501 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in |
Alakanuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 6°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (0.7").