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Weather & Climate in Aleknagik, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aleknagik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 269 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.4 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 23 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2890°N, 158.6643°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Dillingham Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 324 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 1, 1990 | 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M6.6 | 149 km | 252 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 76 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1994 | 18 km W of Naknek, Alaska | M4.3 | 99 km | 6 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 10 km SE of Togiak, Alaska | M4.2 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 18 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.2 | 148 km | 201 km |
| May 31, 2016 | 20 km S of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.1 | 142 km | 201 km |
| Feb 9, 1994 | 79 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska | M4.0 | 76 km | -3 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 68 km WSW of Egegik, Alaska | M4.0 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Sep 27, 2001 | 65 km WSW of Egegik, Alaska | M3.9 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 19 km S of Clarks Point, Alaska | M3.7 | 71 km | 2 km |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 89 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska | M3.7 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 4 km S of Portage Creek, Alaska | M3.7 | 71 km | 22 km |
| Sep 3, 2000 | 28 km E of New Stuyahok, Alaska | M3.6 | 105 km | 25 km |
| Nov 12, 1998 | 0 km W of King Salmon, Alaska | M3.5 | 132 km | 195 km |
| Apr 23, 1990 | 18 km SW of Egegik, Alaska | M3.5 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Feb 9, 1994 | 48 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska | M3.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 2000 | 22 km WSW of Ekwok, Alaska | M3.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 22 km S of King Salmon, Alaska | M3.5 | 147 km | 200 km |
| Mar 26, 2015 | 117 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska | M3.4 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Oct 2, 1992 | 6 km SSE of South Naknek, Alaska | M3.4 | 120 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: IOWITHLA RIVER (43,424 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | IOWITHLA RIVER | 43,424 | 33 km |
| 2022 | KOKWOK | 32,508 | 53 km |
| 2015 | GECHIAK LAKE | 16,919 | 89 km |
| 2012 | SNAKE RIVER | 15,244 | 40 km |
| 1991 | TWIN | 11,889 | 85 km |
| 2022 | TUKLUNG RIVER | 6,675 | 59 km |
| 2019 | LOWER KLUTUK | 5,997 | 86 km |
| 2015 | COPENHAGEN CREEK | 5,335 | 81 km |
| 2015 | COPENHAGEN | 3,207 | 81 km |
| 2019 | ONGIVINUK RIVER | 2,831 | 53 km |
| 2013 | NUYAKUK RIVER | 2,496 | 99 km |
| 2015 | LITTLE KOKWOK | 2,233 | 36 km |
| 2015 | KOKWOK RIVER | 1,923 | 43 km |
| 2022 | ONGOKE RIVER | 1,479 | 43 km |
| 2017 | KENAKUCHUK CREEK | 1,160 | 43 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Aleknagik has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 13°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.0").