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Weather & Climate in Evansville, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Evansville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 97.9 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 1,067 feet.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 23.9°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.9329°N, 151.3701°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 177 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.1 / 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 High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
289 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Oct 16, 1995 | 55 km NW of Rampart, Alaska | M4.4 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 22 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.4 | 97 km | 4 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 36 km NW of Stevens Village, Alaska | M4.4 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 46 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M4.3 | 131 km | 26 km |
| Jun 7, 2001 | 63 km NNW of Rampart, Alaska | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 33 km SW of Alatna, Alaska | M4.2 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 20 km E of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2003 | 32 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.1 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 47 km N of Rampart, Alaska | M4.0 | 121 km | 20 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 62 km NW of Alatna, Alaska | M4.0 | 105 km | 24 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 50 km NNW of Rampart, Alaska | M3.9 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 70 km SSE of New Allakaket, Alaska | M3.9 | 105 km | 15 km |
| May 20, 1999 | 32 km SW of Alatna, Alaska | M3.9 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 15 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska | M3.9 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jan 11, 2015 | 37 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M3.9 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 35 km N of Rampart, Alaska | M3.9 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 49 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska | M3.8 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 27 km NNE of Stevens Village, Alaska | M3.8 | 139 km | 19 km |
| May 3, 2002 | 73 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M3.8 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 16 km NNE of Stevens Village, Alaska | M3.8 | 138 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DALL CITY (530,692 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | DALL CITY | 530,692 | 96 km |
| 1990 | KAN 7 | 367,774 | 58 km |
| 2005 | OLD DUMMY | 239,053 | 92 km |
| 2005 | NORTH BONANZA | 190,655 | 40 km |
| 2004 | HODZANA RIVER | 187,810 | 96 km |
| 2005 | CHAPMAN CREEK | 165,403 | 48 km |
| 2004 | EVANSVILLE | 137,996 | 7 km |
| 1991 | 131569 | 109,443 | 47 km |
| 2004 | CLAWANMENKA LAKE | 108,330 | 42 km |
| 2013 | PROSPECT CREEK | 61,848 | 23 km |
| 2015 | WEST FORK | 61,750 | 89 km |
| 2022 | LANSING CREEK | 56,386 | 96 km |
| 2016 | HOGATZA RIVER | 51,144 | 100 km |
| 1991 | BTT S 17 | 43,560 | 26 km |
| 2016 | INIAKUK LAKE | 34,707 | 69 km |
| 2010 | PEAVEY CREEK | 30,671 | 32 km |
| 2022 | CURKY | 30,355 | 89 km |
| 1991 | 131655 | 30,263 | 93 km |
| 2022 | DOUGLAS | 23,266 | 41 km |
| 2002 | JIM RIVER | 22,559 | 24 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 2°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.9 in |
Evansville has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -11°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.4").