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Weather & Climate in Grayling, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grayling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 269 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 21.5 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 664 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.9°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 664 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.8961°N, 160.1130°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bethel Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 348 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
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 26, 1991 | 35 km SSW of Holy Cross, Alaska | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 19 km WSW of Unalakleet, Alaska | M4.0 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 37 km ESE of Holy Cross, Alaska | M3.9 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 45 km ENE of Holy Cross, Alaska | M3.7 | 88 km | 32 km |
| Sep 28, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Stebbins, Alaska | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2023 | 95 km SSE of Kaltag, Alaska | M3.5 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 51 km NE of Unalakleet, Alaska | M3.5 | 150 km | -3 km |
| Jan 14, 1995 | 16 km ENE of Grayling, Alaska | M3.2 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2009 | 18 km NE of Saint Michael, Alaska | M3.1 | 116 km | 23 km |
| May 18, 2013 | 43 km NE of Unalakleet, Alaska | M3.1 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 23 km E of Shageluk, Alaska | M3.0 | 55 km | 27 km |
| May 8, 2011 | 85 km N of Crooked Creek, Alaska | M2.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1996 | 66 km ESE of Unalakleet, Alaska | M2.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Anvik, Alaska | M2.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 26 km WSW of Holy Cross, Alaska | M2.8 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 71 km N of Marshall, Alaska | M2.8 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Apr 13, 2008 | 27 km E of Kotlik, Alaska | M2.7 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 86 km SSE of Kaltag, Alaska | M2.7 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 19 km W of Unalakleet, Alaska | M2.5 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 95 km SSE of Kaltag, Alaska | M2.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: REINDEER (225,783 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | REINDEER | 225,783 | 81 km |
| 2002 | YETNA RIVER | 156,189 | 95 km |
| 2004 | BIG YETNA | 95,035 | 75 km |
| 2005 | YETNA | 51,550 | 82 km |
| 2015 | STUYAHOK RIVER | 45,239 | 79 km |
| 2005 | GRAYLING CREEK | 44,650 | 28 km |
| 2015 | SISTERS | 31,132 | 82 km |
| 2017 | LITTLE YETNA RIVER | 17,846 | 86 km |
| 2017 | TOIK HILL | 16,983 | 81 km |
| 2015 | HAWK RIVER | 15,566 | 73 km |
| 2013 | OLD WOMEN RIVER | 11,045 | 98 km |
| 2016 | REINDEER RIVER | 8,526 | 92 km |
| 2015 | GOLSOVIA 3 | 7,772 | 71 km |
| 1991 | 132687 | 7,749 | 43 km |
| 2015 | INNOKO RIVER | 7,656 | 38 km |
| 2013 | RIDGE TOP | 7,420 | 94 km |
| 2005 | STUYAHOK | 4,741 | 62 km |
| 2002 | GOBLET CREEK | 3,812 | 20 km |
| 2014 | THE SISTERS | 2,598 | 95 km |
| 2010 | REINDEER RIVER | 1,365 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in |
Grayling has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (0.6").