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Weather & Climate in Chickaloon, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chickaloon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. 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 18.8 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 1,931 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,931 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 67.9 sq mi (175.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8153°N, 148.2920°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,031 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 31, 2021 | 73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska | M6.1 | 71 km | 44 km |
| Dec 4, 2012 | 20 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska | M5.8 | 146 km | 64 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 26 km SSW of Anchorage, Alaska | M5.5 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 54 km NE of Chase, Alaska | M5.4 | 132 km | 84 km |
| Jun 22, 2009 | 36 km E of Skwentna, Alaska | M5.4 | 127 km | 65 km |
| Dec 2, 1992 | 29 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska | M5.4 | 143 km | 67 km |
| Jul 4, 1996 | 33 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska | M5.4 | 133 km | 54 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.3 | 103 km | 46 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.3 | 103 km | 46 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 49 km S of Cantwell, Alaska | M5.3 | 129 km | 74 km |
| Jul 22, 1999 | 13 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska | M5.3 | 80 km | 39 km |
| May 6, 1997 | 8 km NW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska | M5.3 | 80 km | 31 km |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 28 km NW of Susitna, Alaska | M5.2 | 137 km | 63 km |
| Dec 7, 1991 | 19 km E of Point Possession, Alaska | M5.2 | 145 km | 59 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 72 km S of Cantwell, Alaska | M5.2 | 106 km | 62 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 14 km WNW of Anchorage, Alaska | M5.2 | 117 km | 38 km |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 49 km NE of Chase, Alaska | M5.1 | 127 km | 77 km |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska | M5.1 | 102 km | 40 km |
| Feb 6, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska | M5.1 | 101 km | 38 km |
| May 18, 1993 | 16 km WNW of Hope, Alaska | M5.1 | 127 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 51.8 m (170 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 51.8 m | 139 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SOCKEYE (6,538 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | SOCKEYE | 6,538 | 95 km |
| 2019 | MCKINLEY | 3,436 | 94 km |
| 2010 | EKLUTNA | 1,941 | 66 km |
| 2013 | TABERT LAKE | 1,525 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Chickaloon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 12°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.8").