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Weather & Climate in Deering, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Deering 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 18 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 | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.0695°N, 162.7646°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Nome Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 436 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
203 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 18, 2000 | 79 km NW of White Mountain, Alaska | M4.7 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 36 km NNE of Koyuk, Alaska | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 65 km NE of Teller, Alaska | M4.5 | 123 km | 11 km |
| May 18, 1995 | 15 km N of Elim, Alaska | M4.3 | 148 km | 25 km |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 48 km SW of Buckland, Alaska | M4.2 | 65 km | 9 km |
| May 18, 2008 | 65 km NW of Deering, Alaska | M4.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1998 | 81 km SW of Deering, Alaska | M4.0 | 79 km | 21 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 41 km NE of Deering, Alaska | M4.0 | 44 km | 26 km |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 55 km E of Teller, Alaska | M4.0 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | northern Alaska | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 62 km NE of Teller, Alaska | M3.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 49 km SW of Deering, Alaska | M3.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2012 | 20 km SW of Noorvik, Alaska | M3.7 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 8 km NNW of Kiana, Alaska | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 24 km N of Koyuk, Alaska | M3.6 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Jan 20, 2008 | 32 km E of Deering, Alaska | M3.6 | 35 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1992 | northern Alaska | M3.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 70 km NE of Teller, Alaska | M3.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 55 km W of Kotzebue, Alaska | M3.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 17 km NE of Deering, Alaska | M3.4 | 20 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Imuruk Lake (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imuruk Lake | Shield(s) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 300 | 69 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MONTANA CREEK (6,867 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | MONTANA CREEK | 6,867 | 32 km |
| 2007 | PISH RIVER (NORTH AND SOUTH) | 3,078 | 71 km |
| 2019 | KUGRUK RIVER 1 | 2,695 | 37 km |
| 2010 | GOLDBUG CREEK | 2,537 | 37 km |
| 2018 | FAIRHAVEN CREEK | 1,931 | 86 km |
| 2019 | KUZITRIN RIVER 9 | 1,609 | 73 km |
| 2015 | CAPE ESPENBERY | 1,575 | 69 km |
| 2019 | BUCKLAND 1 | 1,536 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in |
Deering has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -4°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (0.6").