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Weather & Climate in Eagle Village, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eagle Village has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°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 11.5 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 1,492 feet.
Temperature
-8°F Jan (-22°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 26.3°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -8°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,492 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.7434°N, 141.1138°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 198 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
135 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 | 134 km | 27 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 109 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 22 km ESE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.5 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 105 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2007 | 112 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 103 km NE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 86 km NNW of Eagle, Alaska | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1994 | 34 km E of Eagle Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 34 km | 25 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 89 km NW of Chicken, Alaska | M4.0 | 94 km | 22 km |
| Jan 7, 1992 | 78 km NE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M3.9 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 98 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M3.9 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Oct 13, 2013 | 103 km ENE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M3.9 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Southern Yukon Territory, Canada | M3.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 53 km NNE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 57 km NNE of Dawson City, Canada | M3.7 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 37 km N of Eagle, Alaska | M3.7 | 43 km | -3 km |
| Jan 23, 2006 | 69 km SSE of Circle, Alaska | M3.7 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 42 km ESE of Circle, Alaska | M3.6 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Aug 4, 2005 | 95 km NE of Eagle Village, Alaska | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1993 | 45 km WNW of Dawson City, Canada | M3.6 | 72 km | 10 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 | 25 km |
| 2004 | DAWSON 31 | 102,883 | 24 km |
| 2004 | EAGLE COMPLEX (DEER CREEK) | 95,081 | 35 km |
| 2004 | TAYLOR HIGHWAY COMPLEX (WALL STREET) | 89,280 | 83 km |
| 2005 | SMITH CREEK | 78,230 | 58 km |
| 2004 | NATION RIVER | 76,381 | 57 km |
| 2005 | CHARLEY CREEK 1 | 75,170 | 88 km |
| 1999 | JESSICA | 48,365 | 34 km |
| 1999 | WITCH | 47,589 | 71 km |
| 1999 | BIG OL MONSTER | 45,008 | 87 km |
| 2004 | LUCKY CREEK | 43,371 | 58 km |
| 2021 | CULTAS CREEK | 42,178 | 99 km |
| 2004 | EAGLE COMPLEX (KING CREEK) | 39,630 | 43 km |
| 2005 | MISSION CREEK | 29,520 | 22 km |
| 2004 | EAGLE COMPLEX (INDIAN GRAVE CREEK) | 26,383 | 91 km |
| 2004 | CHAMPION CREEK | 14,652 | 40 km |
| 2004 | BULLION CREEK | 12,389 | 70 km |
| 2013 | NATION RIVER | 11,568 | 74 km |
| 2012 | MARIE CREEK | 9,865 | 86 km |
| 2004 | EAGLE COMPLEX (AMERICAN SUMMIT) | 9,862 | 24 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in |
Eagle Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -8°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.2").