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Weather & Climate in Glacier View, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Glacier View has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 151.4 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 4,175 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,175 ft (1,273 m) |
| Area | 234.3 sq mi (606.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8480°N, 147.7726°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Chugach Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 87 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.1 / 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 Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4,863 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 31, 2021 | 73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska | M6.1 | 71 km | 44 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 54 km NE of Chase, Alaska | M5.4 | 143 km | 84 km |
| May 6, 1997 | 8 km NW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska | M5.3 | 107 km | 31 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.3 | 129 km | 46 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.3 | 129 km | 46 km |
| Jul 22, 1999 | 13 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska | M5.3 | 103 km | 39 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 49 km S of Cantwell, Alaska | M5.3 | 134 km | 74 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 14 km WNW of Anchorage, Alaska | M5.2 | 143 km | 38 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 72 km S of Cantwell, Alaska | M5.2 | 111 km | 62 km |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska | M5.1 | 77 km | 40 km |
| May 18, 1993 | 16 km WNW of Hope, Alaska | M5.1 | 150 km | 44 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 9 km ESE of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska | M5.1 | 41 km | 50 km |
| Feb 6, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska | M5.1 | 125 km | 38 km |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 49 km NE of Chase, Alaska | M5.1 | 140 km | 77 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km SSE of Susitna, Alaska | M5.0 | 145 km | 56 km |
| Jan 1, 2019 | 7 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.0 | 131 km | 44 km |
| Feb 17, 1995 | 4 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska | M5.0 | 36 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2002 | 10 km SSW of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska | M5.0 | 128 km | 37 km |
| Dec 7, 1990 | 6 km ENE of Susitna, Alaska | M5.0 | 142 km | 50 km |
| Jan 13, 2019 | 8 km SW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.0 | 136 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 51.8 m (170 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 51.8 m | 139 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TOKAINA 2 (14,741 acres, 2019).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2019 | TOKAINA 2 | 14,741 | 74 km |
| 2010 | EKLUTNA | 1,941 | 87 km |
| 2013 | TABERT LAKE | 1,525 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Glacier View has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in December to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.7").