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Weather & Climate in Eareckson Station, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eareckson Station has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. 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 177 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7211°N, 174.1071°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 1,450 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
487 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 20, 1998 | 196 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska | M6.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 91 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska | M6.2 | 58 km | 25 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 212 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska | M6.2 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 63 km W of Attu Station, Alaska | M6.2 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 32 km NNW of Attu Station, Alaska | M6.0 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 83 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska | M6.0 | 48 km | 26 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 54 km WSW of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.9 | 114 km | 27 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 175 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 1991 | 146 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.7 | 115 km | 34 km |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 46 km NNW of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.5 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 2014 | 152 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 2012 | 123 km E of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.5 | 61 km | 116 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 40 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.5 | 57 km | 28 km |
| Jan 7, 2006 | Near Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska | M5.5 | 48 km | 31 km |
| Aug 5, 1994 | 89 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.5 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2005 | 195 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.4 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Jul 4, 2016 | 35 km SW of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.3 | 91 km | 35 km |
| Mar 23, 2010 | 83 km W of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.3 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2011 | 156 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.3 | 103 km | 25 km |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 181 km SE of Attu Station, Alaska | M5.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Buldir (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Buldir | Stratovolcano | 656 m (2,152 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Eareckson Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 32°F in January to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (1.7").