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Weather & Climate in Hope, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. 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 295 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 51.8 sq mi (134.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.8861°N, 149.6330°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,699 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Dec 4, 2012 | 20 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska | M5.8 | 73 km | 64 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 26 km SSW of Anchorage, Alaska | M5.5 | 30 km | 39 km |
| Jun 22, 2009 | 36 km E of Skwentna, Alaska | M5.4 | 130 km | 65 km |
| Dec 2, 1992 | 29 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska | M5.4 | 115 km | 67 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 19 km NE of Nikiski, Alaska | M5.4 | 76 km | 49 km |
| Jul 4, 1996 | 33 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska | M5.4 | 124 km | 54 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.3 | 51 km | 46 km |
| May 6, 1997 | 8 km NW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska | M5.3 | 76 km | 31 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.3 | 51 km | 46 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 57 km W of Tyonek, Alaska | M5.3 | 140 km | 125 km |
| Jul 22, 1999 | 13 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska | M5.3 | 48 km | 39 km |
| May 7, 2017 | 14 km N of Ninilchik, Alaska | M5.3 | 137 km | 67 km |
| Apr 18, 1999 | 17 km WNW of Clam Gulch, Alaska | M5.2 | 131 km | 55 km |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 28 km NW of Susitna, Alaska | M5.2 | 114 km | 63 km |
| Dec 7, 1991 | 19 km E of Point Possession, Alaska | M5.2 | 38 km | 59 km |
| May 30, 2017 | 32 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska | M5.2 | 118 km | 81 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 14 km WNW of Anchorage, Alaska | M5.2 | 49 km | 38 km |
| May 18, 1993 | 16 km WNW of Hope, Alaska | M5.1 | 18 km | 44 km |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 15 km NE of Beluga, Alaska | M5.1 | 76 km | 66 km |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 14 km NE of Nikiski, Alaska | M5.1 | 79 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1 tornado (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 2024 | EF0 | 27 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 124 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FUNNY RIVER (193,798 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | FUNNY RIVER | 193,798 | 91 km |
| 2019 | SWAN LAKE | 164,801 | 46 km |
| 2009 | SHANTA CREEK | 14,474 | 86 km |
| 2005 | KING COUNTY CREEK | 10,124 | 72 km |
| 1991 | POTHOLE | 8,769 | 57 km |
| 2015 | CARD STREET | 7,366 | 66 km |
| 2001 | KENAI LAKE | 3,319 | 53 km |
| 1987 | SKILAK 2 | 2,365 | 61 km |
| 2007 | SWAN LAKE | 1,986 | 71 km |
| 2010 | EKLUTNA | 1,941 | 60 km |
| 2014 | TYONEK | 1,668 | 84 km |
| 2019 | DESHKA LANDING | 1,285 | 94 km |
| 2017 | EAST FORK | 1,104 | 57 km |
| 2005 | IRISH CHANNEL | 1,067 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in |
Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (1.4").