Weather & Climate in Huslia, AK

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Huslia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 70°F. 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.2 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 194 feet.

Temperature

-10°F Jan (-23°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	26.0°F
	52% below US avg
January Average	-10°F (-23°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	194 ft (59 m)
Area	15.7 sq mi (40.5 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	65.7055°N, 156.3110°W
Timezone	America/Anchorage
Nearest Airport	Fairbanks International (FAI) 252 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"

63% below US avg

Snowfall 77.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Driest Month (May) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	21.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

495 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Feb 3, 2000	northern Alaska	M5.6	123 km	10 km
Mar 6, 2019	64 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M5.2	79 km	9 km
Jan 6, 2019	61 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska	M5.1	143 km	17 km
Mar 18, 2020	67 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M5.0	78 km	9 km
Mar 26, 2019	northern Alaska	M5.0	79 km	9 km
Nov 5, 1997	19 km ENE of Ruby, Alaska	M4.9	114 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2019	65 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.8	78 km	9 km
Apr 8, 2019	64 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska	M4.8	140 km	9 km
Feb 10, 2019	64 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.8	79 km	8 km
Apr 23, 2019	67 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.6	76 km	7 km
Jun 15, 2019	66 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.5	77 km	6 km
Mar 12, 2019	68 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.5	75 km	8 km
Jul 2, 2019	68 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.5	74 km	8 km
Mar 22, 2010	58 km SSW of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.5	98 km	21 km
Apr 18, 1995	74 km E of Kobuk, Alaska	M4.5	130 km	8 km
Aug 13, 1993	30 km ENE of Kobuk, Alaska	M4.4	141 km	30 km
Jan 10, 2001	54 km SW of Hughes, Alaska	M4.4	51 km	10 km
May 9, 2019	66 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.4	78 km	7 km
Jun 4, 2009	57 km SSW of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.4	96 km	29 km
Mar 27, 2019	64 km S of Shungnak, Alaska	M4.4	79 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOLTNATKATNA CREEK (204,488 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	HOLTNATKATNA CREEK	204,488	81 km
1990	KUK 11	201,033	42 km
2015	ISAHULTILA	192,796	86 km
2015	HOLTNAKATNA	180,266	37 km
2015	THREE DAY	89,983	53 km
2015	DULBI RIVER	84,988	59 km
1990	GAL N 38	61,375	54 km
2016	DULBI FLATS	54,730	38 km
2022	RADIO CREEK	46,165	74 km
2018	DULBY HOT SPRINGS	43,493	68 km
2007	COFFEE CAN LAKE	41,717	49 km
2015	GLACIER	37,893	100 km
1985	GAL NE 57	33,126	49 km
1999	BIG CREEK	31,606	94 km
1991	HSL NNW 37	27,154	66 km
2005	SIX MILE	26,490	79 km
2004	LOUIS LAKE	24,323	69 km
2012	HOGATZA RIVER	23,739	95 km
2011	KITALITNA	23,156	82 km
2002	HOLTNAKA	23,023	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-10°F (-23°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	3°F (-16°C)	0.7 in
March	6°F (-14°C)	0.7 in
April	24°F (-5°C)	0.6 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.5 in	Driest
June	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
July	60°F (16°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
October	25°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
November	7°F (-14°C)	0.8 in
December	-2°F (-19°C)	0.8 in

Huslia has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and May the driest (0.5").

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