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Weather & Climate in Eagle, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eagle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 70°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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 905 feet.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 26.1°F |
| 52% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 905 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.7813°N, 141.1978°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 196 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 22, 1991 | 83 km NE of Dawson City, Canada | M4.8 | 138 km | 27 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 109 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 22 km ESE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.5 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 105 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1994 | 34 km E of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 38 km | 25 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 89 km NW of Chicken, Alaska | M4.0 | 91 km | 22 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 86 km NNW of Eagle, Alaska | M4.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2007 | 112 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 103 km NE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 98 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M3.9 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 1992 | 78 km NE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M3.9 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 116 km ESE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2013 | 103 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M3.9 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 53 km NNE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 37 km N of Eagle, Alaska | M3.7 | 38 km | -3 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 69 km SSE of Circle, Alaska | M3.7 | 114 km | 21 km |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 57 km NNE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.7 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 90 km NE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M3.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 42 km ESE of Circle, Alaska | M3.6 | 134 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOUNDARY CREEK (149,819 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | BOUNDARY CREEK | 149,819 | 30 km |
| 2004 | DAWSON 31 | 102,883 | 27 km |
| 2004 | EAGLE COMPLEX (DEER CREEK) | 95,081 | 30 km |
| 2004 | TAYLOR HIGHWAY COMPLEX (WALL STREET) | 89,280 | 86 km |
| 2005 | SMITH CREEK | 78,230 | 63 km |
| 2004 | NATION RIVER | 76,381 | 52 km |
| 2005 | CHARLEY CREEK 1 | 75,170 | 83 km |
| 2004 | EAGLE COMPLEX (KANDIK RIVER) | 53,647 | 98 km |
| 1999 | JESSICA | 48,365 | 30 km |
| 1999 | WITCH | 47,589 | 65 km |
| 1999 | PINGO | 46,088 | 96 km |
| 1999 | BIG OL MONSTER | 45,008 | 83 km |
| 2004 | LUCKY CREEK | 43,371 | 60 km |
| 2021 | CULTAS CREEK | 42,178 | 93 km |
| 2004 | EAGLE COMPLEX (KING CREEK) | 39,630 | 46 km |
| 1991 | 132339 | 36,195 | 98 km |
| 2005 | MISSION CREEK | 29,520 | 20 km |
| 2004 | EAGLE COMPLEX (INDIAN GRAVE CREEK) | 26,383 | 86 km |
| 2004 | CHAMPION CREEK | 14,652 | 40 km |
| 2004 | BULLION CREEK | 12,389 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | -7°F (-21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in |
Eagle has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -9°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.2").