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Weather & Climate in Goodnews Bay, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goodnews Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 64.0 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 181 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 31.4°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 181 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1272°N, 161.5753°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bethel Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 422 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Feb 23, 2013 | 19 km NNW of Eek, Alaska | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 10 km SE of Togiak, Alaska | M4.2 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Feb 9, 1994 | 79 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska | M4.0 | 132 km | -3 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 25 km SSE of Eek, Alaska | M3.6 | 98 km | 24 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 18 km NNW of Eek, Alaska | M3.4 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 103 km E of Eek, Alaska | M2.7 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jun 13, 2019 | 62 km N of Twin Hills, Alaska | M2.7 | 99 km | 7 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 108 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska | M2.6 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 74 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska | M2.6 | 147 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GECHIAK LAKE (16,919 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | GECHIAK LAKE | 16,919 | 78 km |
| 1991 | TWIN | 11,889 | 82 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in |
Goodnews Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (0.9").