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Weather & Climate in Buckland, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buckland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. 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
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 23.2°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 874/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.9765°N, 161.1394°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 390 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 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
150 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 6, 2006 | 36 km NNE of Koyuk, Alaska | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1995 | 15 km N of Elim, Alaska | M4.3 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 48 km SW of Buckland, Alaska | M4.2 | 48 km | 9 km |
| May 18, 2008 | 65 km NW of Deering, Alaska | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1998 | 81 km SW of Deering, Alaska | M4.0 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | northern Alaska | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 41 km NE of Deering, Alaska | M4.0 | 54 km | 26 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 51 km NW of Kiana, Alaska | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2012 | 20 km SW of Noorvik, Alaska | M3.7 | 80 km | 23 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 49 km SW of Deering, Alaska | M3.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 24 km N of Koyuk, Alaska | M3.6 | 92 km | 3 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 8 km NNW of Kiana, Alaska | M3.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2019 | 92 km SSW of Shungnak, Alaska | M3.6 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jan 20, 2008 | 32 km E of Deering, Alaska | M3.6 | 40 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1992 | northern Alaska | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2003 | 99 km NNW of Koyukuk, Alaska | M3.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 33 km NE of Deering, Alaska | M3.4 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 17 km NE of Deering, Alaska | M3.4 | 63 km | 20 km |
| Mar 16, 2018 | 30 km N of Kiana, Alaska | M3.4 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 78 km S of Deering, Alaska | M3.3 | 95 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Imuruk Lake (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imuruk Lake | Shield(s) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 300 | 117 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH RIVER (111,059 acres, 2019).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2019 | NORTH RIVER | 111,059 | 92 km |
| 2002 | TAG RIVER 1 | 39,549 | 99 km |
| 2011 | FISH RIVER | 32,882 | 43 km |
| 2015 | KOYUK | 23,101 | 85 km |
| 2015 | WRENCH LAKE | 8,212 | 95 km |
| 1997 | PEACE RIVER | 7,959 | 83 km |
| 2010 | MONTANA CREEK | 6,867 | 58 km |
| 2013 | SOUTH FORK | 6,398 | 82 km |
| 2004 | EAST FORK KOYUKUK | 3,573 | 83 km |
| 2019 | SOUTH FORK BUCKLAND RIVER | 3,249 | 60 km |
| 2010 | TIPOOKTULEARUK RIVER | 3,185 | 94 km |
| 2003 | TAG RIVER | 3,163 | 100 km |
| 2019 | SALMON CREEK | 2,986 | 100 km |
| 1995 | 532391 | 2,903 | 96 km |
| 2019 | BUCKLAND 3 | 2,838 | 32 km |
| 2019 | KUGRUK RIVER 1 | 2,695 | 57 km |
| 2010 | GOLDBUG CREEK | 2,537 | 68 km |
| 2019 | KATEEL RIVER | 2,517 | 65 km |
| 2018 | FAIRHAVEN CREEK | 1,931 | 25 km |
| 2019 | KUZITRIN RIVER 9 | 1,609 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in |
Buckland has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -4°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and May the driest (0.5").