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Weather & Climate in Beaver, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beaver has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°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 15.4 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 369 feet.
Temperature
-3°F Jan (-19°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.6°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | -3°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 369 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 21.0 sq mi (54.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.3847°N, 147.2878°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 110 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
525 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Oct 6, 1995 | 36 km E of Minto, Alaska | M6.0 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Feb 7, 1991 | 24 km W of Beaver, Alaska | M5.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 80 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.9 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Aug 21, 1993 | 52 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.7 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 64 km S of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.6 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 30 km WNW of Beaver, Alaska | M4.6 | 34 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2018 | 45 km N of Venetie, Alaska | M4.4 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 41 km SW of Beaver, Alaska | M4.4 | 47 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 36 km NW of Stevens Village, Alaska | M4.4 | 102 km | 12 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 27 km E of Stevens Village, Alaska | M4.3 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | 45 km S of Beaver, Alaska | M4.3 | 48 km | 13 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 27 km ESE of Beaver, Alaska | M4.2 | 25 km | 2 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 53 km N of Venetie, Alaska | M4.2 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 44 km WNW of Central, Alaska | M4.2 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Aug 25, 1993 | 57 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.2 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Aug 18, 1993 | 59 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.1 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 46 km SSW of Beaver, Alaska | M4.1 | 51 km | 13 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 37 km E of Minto, Alaska | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 40 km WSW of Venetie, Alaska | M4.0 | 48 km | 6 km |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 15 km NW of Fort Yukon, Alaska | M4.0 | 84 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: 032018 (333,571 acres, 1990).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1990 | 032018 | 333,571 | 31 km |
| 1988 | 832604 | 294,208 | 80 km |
| 2005 | NELSON MOUNTAIN | 208,873 | 64 km |
| 2004 | HODZANA RIVER | 187,810 | 94 km |
| 2005 | BEAVER CREEK | 184,179 | 88 km |
| 2019 | HESS CREEK | 181,457 | 93 km |
| 2003 | HADWEENZIC | 177,669 | 61 km |
| 2009 | BIG CREEK | 175,022 | 49 km |
| 2005 | FISH CREEK | 132,667 | 99 km |
| 2004 | LOWER MOUTH | 86,397 | 64 km |
| 1985 | 531047 | 79,003 | 97 km |
| 2019 | LITTLE CRAZY MOUNTAIN | 78,294 | 86 km |
| 2010 | PAT CREEK | 72,061 | 56 km |
| 1988 | FYU W 90 | 69,094 | 82 km |
| 2019 | HADWEENZIC RIVER | 57,466 | 44 km |
| 1991 | LIV N 18 | 57,065 | 82 km |
| 2022 | LANSING CREEK | 56,386 | 98 km |
| 2022 | SCHILLING CREEK | 54,261 | 85 km |
| 2015 | HARDPAC CREEK | 51,840 | 85 km |
| 1996 | SLENDER SMOKE | 42,683 | 60 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Beaver has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -11°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and April the driest (0.3").