Weather & Climate in Covenant Life, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Covenant Life has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 245.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.1°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Area | 27.2 sq mi (70.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3975°N, 136.1230°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Haines Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,012 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 1, 2017 | 48 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M6.3 | 58 km | 3 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 47 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M6.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 40 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska | M6.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 59 km WSW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 42 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 41 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.6 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Jun 24, 1991 | 34 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska | M5.6 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jul 11, 1990 | 27 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska | M5.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2014 | 63 km SW of Covenant Life, Alaska | M5.2 | 58 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 57 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 67 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 43 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 54 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M5.0 | 64 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 66 km NNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska | M5.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 64 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 38 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.9 | 49 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2017 | 37 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 111 km ESE of Yakutat, Alaska | M4.8 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 43 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 41 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 45 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 524.6 m (1,721 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 524.6 m | 5 | 118 km |
| 1936 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 149.4 m | - | 105 km |
| 1853 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 120.0 m | - | 119 km |
| 1874 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 24.4 m | - | 118 km |
| 1994 | SKAGWAY, AK | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1 | 48 km |
| 1907 | SKAGWAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 37 km |
| 2014 | PALMA BAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 128 km |
| 2017 | SKAGWAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 58 km |
| 1900 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alligator Lake (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alligator Lake | Volcanic field | 2,217 m (7,274 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Atlin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Covenant Life has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 17°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (1.3").