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Weather & Climate in Igiugig, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Igiugig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. 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 25.0 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 120 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 120 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3010°N, 155.8633°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bristol Bay Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 239 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2,200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 24, 2016 | 47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M7.1 | 147 km | 126 km |
| May 1, 1990 | 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M6.6 | 95 km | 252 km |
| Jul 28, 2001 | 74 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska | M6.6 | 89 km | 132 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 37 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M5.5 | 142 km | 139 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 68 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska | M5.5 | 141 km | 91 km |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 26 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.5 | 98 km | 204 km |
| Dec 1, 2012 | 81 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska | M5.4 | 140 km | 85 km |
| Feb 27, 2003 | 37 km S of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.3 | 115 km | 199 km |
| Jan 22, 2019 | 87 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.2 | 112 km | 122 km |
| Mar 10, 2013 | 31 km SSE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska | M5.2 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 59 km E of Egegik, Alaska | M5.1 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 83 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska | M5.1 | 143 km | 81 km |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 66 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska | M5.0 | 113 km | 107 km |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Alaska Peninsula | M4.9 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Feb 23, 2009 | 86 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska | M4.9 | 135 km | 88 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 87 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska | M4.8 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Feb 10, 2011 | 76 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska | M4.8 | 150 km | 78 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 93 km E of King Salmon, Alaska | M4.8 | 91 km | 133 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 72 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska | M4.7 | 119 km | 103 km |
| Jul 17, 2004 | 77 km SSE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska | M4.7 | 124 km | 103 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.1 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1883 | COOK INLET, AK | Explosion | 9.1 m | 8 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katmai (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 125 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 126 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 129 km |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 138 km |
| Ukinrek Maars | Maar(s) | 91 m (299 ft) | 1977 | 168 km |
| Ugashik-Peulik | Stratovolcano | 1,474 m (4,836 ft) | 1814 | 175 km |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KOKTULI RIVER (296,656 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | KOKTULI RIVER | 296,656 | 78 km |
| 2022 | PAULS CREEK | 17,902 | 48 km |
| 2019 | LEVELOCK | 10,370 | 62 km |
| 2022 | UPPER TALARIK | 10,090 | 77 km |
| 2015 | PAULS CREEK | 9,683 | 59 km |
| 2013 | NIKUBUMA LAKE | 9,084 | 97 km |
| 2019 | LOWER KLUTUK | 5,997 | 73 km |
| 2019 | PETE ANDREWS CREEK | 5,989 | 64 km |
| 2003 | ILIAMNA | 5,295 | 76 km |
| 2015 | COPENHAGEN | 3,207 | 100 km |
| 1990 | ALAGNAK | 1,004 | 29 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in |
Igiugig has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 17°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.0").