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Weather & Climate in Arctic Village, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arctic Village has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 15°F (-10°C). Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 324 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. 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 2,068 feet.
Temperature
-19°F Jan (-28°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 14.6°F |
| 73% below US avg | |
| January Average | -19°F (-28°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,068 ft (630 m) |
| Area | 70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.1654°N, 145.4014°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 241 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
565 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 21, 2003 | 119 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M5.4 | 122 km | 21 km |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 115 km NNE of Arctic Village, Alaska | M5.3 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 80 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.9 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 108 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1993 | 52 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.7 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 88 km ENE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.7 | 91 km | 42 km |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 115 km NNE of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.6 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 115 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1990 | 130 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 64 km S of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.6 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2019 | 114 km NNE of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.5 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Mar 10, 2004 | 83 km W of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.5 | 89 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2018 | 45 km N of Venetie, Alaska | M4.4 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 117 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 111 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska | M4.3 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 26 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.2 | 33 km | 11 km |
| Sep 5, 2013 | 111 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska | M4.2 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Jul 8, 2019 | 115 km NNE of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.2 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Aug 25, 1993 | 57 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.2 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 114 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska | M4.2 | 115 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: A 414 BURNT MOUNTAIN (37,495 acres, 1992).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1992 | A 414 BURNT MOUNTAIN | 37,495 | 89 km |
| 2017 | HELMET | 35,939 | 86 km |
| 1993 | FYU N 60 | 27,481 | 97 km |
| 1991 | B 709 ARCTIC 1 | 24,686 | 77 km |
| 2003 | SHEENJEK | 21,768 | 76 km |
| 2002 | KOCACHO 2 | 19,807 | 88 km |
| 2005 | CHEKHECHUNNJIK CREEK | 17,562 | 93 km |
| 1988 | ARC SE 32 | 14,168 | 57 km |
| 2002 | SHEENJEK | 14,065 | 99 km |
| 2015 | CHRISTIAN RIVER 2 | 12,745 | 81 km |
| 2006 | KONESS RIVER | 11,488 | 54 km |
| 2022 | KONESS | 7,282 | 56 km |
| 2015 | CHRISTIAN RIVER 3 | 6,959 | 75 km |
| 2003 | TSOOKTUIHVUN LAKE | 6,172 | 79 km |
| 2007 | KONESS RIVER | 5,682 | 32 km |
| 2002 | BIG ROCK MOUNTAIN | 4,783 | 62 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,829 | 88 km |
| 1991 | 132564 | 2,691 | 97 km |
| 2012 | KONESS RIVER | 2,273 | 53 km |
| 2013 | KONESS | 1,723 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -19°F (-28°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | -14°F (-26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | -7°F (-21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 32°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.4 in |
Arctic Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -19°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and April the driest (0.1").