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Weather & Climate in Anaktuvuk Pass, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Anaktuvuk Pass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 2,232 feet.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-23°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 22.6°F |
| 58% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,232 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.1498°N, 151.6971°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | North Slope Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 253 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 17, 1990 | 130 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 22 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.4 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 46 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M4.3 | 48 km | 26 km |
| Jun 4, 2003 | 32 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.1 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 20 km E of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 136 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 136 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jan 11, 2015 | 37 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M3.9 | 39 km | 9 km |
| May 3, 2002 | 73 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M3.8 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 16 km SSE of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M3.8 | 16 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 1991 | 108 km NNE of Wiseman, Alaska | M3.6 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 112 km W of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 91 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska | M3.5 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 30 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska | M3.5 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 24 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska | M3.5 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 105 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska | M3.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2000 | 21 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska | M3.4 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 91 km NNW of Alatna, Alaska | M3.3 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 66 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 43 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska | M3.3 | 124 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WILD LAKE (2,762 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | WILD LAKE | 2,762 | 72 km |
| 2002 | DAWN CREEK | 2,426 | 65 km |
| 1988 | BTT NW 65 | 1,761 | 64 km |
| 2022 | REDSTAR | 1,626 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.7 in |
Anaktuvuk Pass has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -10°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.4").