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Weather & Climate in Hooper Bay, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hooper Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 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 8 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 29.5°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.5092°N, 166.1115°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 533 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very 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: M3.8.
| Jun 4, 2018 | 85 km WNW of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M3.8 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Apr 8, 2014 | Bering Sea | M3.7 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 112 km WNW of Mekoryuk, Alaska | M3.1 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 104 km W of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M3.0 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Jan 16, 2006 | 10 km NE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M3.0 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Jan 16, 2006 | 144 km NW of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 30 km SSE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M2.7 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 69 km SSW of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M2.6 | 67 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 42 km SSW of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M2.6 | 91 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KOCHILAGOK HILL (29,730 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | KOCHILAGOK HILL | 29,730 | 91 km |
| 2020 | MANOKINAK RIVER | 12,674 | 91 km |
| 2021 | KONGISHLUK BAY | 3,400 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Hooper Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 10°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (0.7").