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Weather & Climate in Ekwok, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ekwok 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 97 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 | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 17.5 sq mi (45.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3458°N, 157.4870°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Dillingham Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 286 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| 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 High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
322 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 | 107 km | 252 km |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 26 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.5 | 114 km | 204 km |
| Feb 27, 2003 | 37 km S of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.3 | 120 km | 199 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Alaska Peninsula | M4.9 | 139 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 53 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.7 | 139 km | 145 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 59 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2007 | 55 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.6 | 135 km | 153 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 76 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 48 km W of Iliamna, Alaska | M4.4 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 1993 | 34 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.4 | 114 km | 168 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 27 km SE of Egegik, Alaska | M4.3 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 1994 | 58 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.3 | 143 km | 154 km |
| Nov 6, 1994 | 18 km W of Naknek, Alaska | M4.3 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 58 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.3 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 18 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.2 | 106 km | 201 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 35 km E of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.2 | 111 km | 193 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 56 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.2 | 143 km | 125 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 60 km E of Egegik, Alaska | M4.2 | 147 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2003 | Alaska Peninsula | M4.2 | 145 km | 150 km |
| May 31, 2016 | 20 km S of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.1 | 104 km | 201 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ukinrek Maars (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ukinrek Maars | Maar(s) | 91 m (299 ft) | 1977 | 178 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 179 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 185 km |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 188 km |
| Ugashik-Peulik | Stratovolcano | 1,474 m (4,836 ft) | 1814 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: IOWITHLA RIVER (43,424 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | IOWITHLA RIVER | 43,424 | 40 km |
| 2022 | KOKWOK | 32,508 | 62 km |
| 2022 | PAULS CREEK | 17,902 | 79 km |
| 2012 | SNAKE RIVER | 15,244 | 81 km |
| 2019 | LEVELOCK | 10,370 | 42 km |
| 2015 | PAULS CREEK | 9,683 | 82 km |
| 2019 | LOWER KLUTUK | 5,997 | 20 km |
| 2015 | COPENHAGEN CREEK | 5,335 | 57 km |
| 2015 | COPENHAGEN | 3,207 | 48 km |
| 2013 | NUYAKUK RIVER | 2,496 | 73 km |
| 2015 | LITTLE KOKWOK | 2,233 | 55 km |
| 2015 | KOKWOK RIVER | 1,923 | 52 km |
| 2017 | KENAKUCHUK CREEK | 1,160 | 44 km |
| 1990 | ALAGNAK | 1,004 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Ekwok has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 13°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.9").