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Weather & Climate in Egegik, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Egegik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 269 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.4 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 20 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.2051°N, 157.5220°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Lake and Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 333 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,655 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 1, 1990 | 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M6.6 | 67 km | 252 km |
| Apr 2, 2016 | 42 km E of Port Heiden, Alaska | M6.2 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 26 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.5 | 69 km | 204 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 48 km SE of Egegik, Alaska | M5.4 | 54 km | -3 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 35 km SE of Egegik, Alaska | M5.4 | 41 km | -3 km |
| Feb 27, 2003 | 37 km S of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.3 | 54 km | 199 km |
| May 11, 2018 | 69 km W of Karluk, Alaska | M5.3 | 140 km | 63 km |
| Jan 22, 2019 | 87 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.2 | 129 km | 122 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 67 km ESE of Egegik, Alaska | M5.2 | 74 km | -3 km |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 59 km E of Egegik, Alaska | M5.1 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska | M5.0 | 140 km | 94 km |
| May 22, 1992 | Alaska Peninsula | M4.9 | 148 km | 48 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Alaska Peninsula | M4.9 | 29 km | 15 km |
| Feb 17, 2020 | 79 km E of Ugashik, Alaska | M4.9 | 115 km | 101 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 61 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska | M4.9 | 134 km | 80 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 36 km SE of Egegik, Alaska | M4.9 | 43 km | -3 km |
| Mar 24, 2017 | 34 km S of Ugashik, Alaska | M4.8 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 93 km E of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.8 | 150 km | 133 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 87 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska | M4.8 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 44 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska | M4.8 | 118 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ukinrek Maars (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ukinrek Maars | Maar(s) | 91 m (299 ft) | 1977 | 73 km |
| Ugashik-Peulik | Stratovolcano | 1,474 m (4,836 ft) | 1814 | 85 km |
| Chiginagak | Stratovolcano | 2,221 m (7,287 ft) | 1998 | 123 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 127 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 142 km |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 150 km |
| Aniakchak | Caldera | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) | 1931 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CONTACT CREEK (10,797 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | CONTACT CREEK | 10,797 | 91 km |
| 2015 | PAULS CREEK | 9,683 | 96 km |
| 2015 | COPENHAGEN CREEK | 5,335 | 70 km |
| 2005 | PILOT POINT | 4,482 | 68 km |
| 2021 | PILOT POINT | 3,733 | 68 km |
| 2015 | COPENHAGEN | 3,207 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Egegik has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.9").