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Weather & Climate in Gambell, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gambell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 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 17 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 24.9°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.7759°N, 171.7148°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 713 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Nov 3, 1996 | 89 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1997 | 90 km S of Savoonga, Alaska | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 48 km N of Provideniya, Russia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2017 | 60 km NNE of Provideniya, Russia | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2017 | 77 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M4.5 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M4.5 | 75 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 64 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2009 | 64 km E of Savoonga, Alaska | M4.2 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M4.1 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 80 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M4.1 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | St. Lawrence Island, Alaska region | M4.1 | 52 km | 8 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 45 km SSE of Lorino, Russia | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2018 | 51 km NNE of Provideniya, Russia | M4.0 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 66 km S of Gambell, Alaska | M3.9 | 66 km | 20 km |
| Jun 24, 2003 | 78 km SSE of Lorino, Russia | M3.9 | 128 km | 36 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M3.8 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 83 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M3.7 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 46 km NNE of Provideniya, Russia | M3.7 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M3.7 | 74 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 6°F (-14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 8°F (-14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.3 in |
Gambell has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 6°F in February to 45°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.6").