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Weather & Climate in Ferry, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ferry has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. 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 15.4 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 2,376 feet.
Temperature
-0°F Jan (-18°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 28.6°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,376 ft (724 m) |
| Area | 63.6 sq mi (164.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.0496°N, 148.9206°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Denali Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5,746 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| Nov 3, 2002 | 2002 Denali Fault, Alaska Earthquake | M7.9 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 53 km ENE of Cantwell, Alaska | M6.6 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 36 km E of Minto, Alaska | M6.0 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 52 km WSW of Ferry, Alaska | M5.8 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Dec 30, 1995 | 66 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska | M5.7 | 125 km | 137 km |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 28 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska | M5.5 | 96 km | 80 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 54 km NE of Chase, Alaska | M5.4 | 136 km | 84 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 4 km SW of Salcha, Alaska | M5.3 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 49 km S of Cantwell, Alaska | M5.3 | 122 km | 74 km |
| May 15, 2016 | 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska | M5.3 | 148 km | 132 km |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 71 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska | M5.3 | 124 km | 137 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 14 km E of Minto, Alaska | M5.2 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 42 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska | M5.2 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 72 km S of Cantwell, Alaska | M5.2 | 145 km | 62 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska | M5.2 | 147 km | 133 km |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 49 km NE of Chase, Alaska | M5.1 | 141 km | 77 km |
| Nov 8, 2002 | 36 km ENE of Cantwell, Alaska | M5.1 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Apr 16, 2014 | 50 km N of Chase, Alaska | M5.1 | 138 km | 83 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 77 km E of Cantwell, Alaska | M5.1 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 78 km ESE of McKinley Park, Alaska | M5.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RAILBELT COMPLEX (MINTO FLATS SOUTH) (523,527 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | RAILBELT COMPLEX (MINTO FLATS SOUTH) | 523,527 | 69 km |
| 2002 | GESKAKMINA LAKE | 260,205 | 87 km |
| 2010 | TOKLAT 2 | 146,447 | 87 km |
| 2006 | PARKS HWY | 125,276 | 48 km |
| 2009 | WOOD RIVER 1 | 120,133 | 67 km |
| 2009 | RAILBELT COMPLEX (REX CREEK) | 87,861 | 21 km |
| 2001 | FISH CREEK | 83,362 | 32 km |
| 2022 | CLEAR | 72,998 | 38 km |
| 2013 | SANDLESS LAKE | 56,931 | 74 km |
| 2023 | CLEAR CREEK | 54,404 | 63 km |
| 2012 | DRY CREEK | 49,047 | 96 km |
| 2000 | BEARPAW MT | 39,542 | 93 km |
| 2015 | BLAIR | 37,977 | 86 km |
| 2013 | TOKLAT RIVER EAST | 34,216 | 68 km |
| 2023 | ROCK CREEK | 33,852 | 45 km |
| 2007 | LITTLE DELTA | 29,836 | 96 km |
| 2009 | KANTISHNA RIVER | 26,331 | 80 km |
| 1990 | TEKLANIKA | 15,932 | 41 km |
| 2009 | BEAR PAW | 15,280 | 83 km |
| 2006 | LITTLE DELTA RIVER | 14,163 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in |
Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -0°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.6").