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Weather & Climate in Karluk, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karluk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. 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 1,534 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,534 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 57.9 sq mi (149.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.5910°N, 154.3634°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kodiak Island Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 291 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3,494 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Dec 6, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Karluk, Alaska | M7.0 | 28 km | 44 km |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 47 km S of Old Harbor, Alaska | M6.9 | 112 km | 36 km |
| Jul 28, 2001 | 74 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska | M6.6 | 133 km | 132 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 24 km SSW of Larsen Bay, Alaska | M6.5 | 28 km | 43 km |
| Dec 7, 1999 | 29 km N of Akhiok, Alaska | M6.4 | 44 km | 44 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 61 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska | M5.6 | 104 km | 63 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 35 km N of Aleneva, Alaska | M5.6 | 120 km | 73 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 23 km SSE of Karluk, Alaska | M5.5 | 24 km | 38 km |
| Aug 26, 1999 | 68 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska | M5.5 | 68 km | 91 km |
| Dec 1, 2012 | 81 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska | M5.4 | 94 km | 85 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 48 km SE of Egegik, Alaska | M5.4 | 150 km | -3 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 69 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 27 km SW of Larsen Bay, Alaska | M5.4 | 29 km | 40 km |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 43 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska | M5.4 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 59 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska | M5.4 | 103 km | 55 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 57 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska | M5.3 | 64 km | 50 km |
| Sep 12, 1992 | 50 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska | M5.3 | 58 km | 47 km |
| Dec 6, 1999 | 33 km N of Akhiok, Alaska | M5.3 | 41 km | 42 km |
| May 11, 2018 | 69 km W of Karluk, Alaska | M5.3 | 75 km | 63 km |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 55 km S of Old Harbor, Alaska | M5.3 | 116 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1788 | ALASKA PENINSULA, AK | Earthquake | 30.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1970 | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Trident (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 84 km |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 84 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 88 km |
| Ugashik-Peulik | Stratovolcano | 1,474 m (4,836 ft) | 1814 | 121 km |
| Ukinrek Maars | Maar(s) | 91 m (299 ft) | 1977 | 130 km |
| Chiginagak | Stratovolcano | 2,221 m (7,287 ft) | 1998 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in |
Karluk has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 18°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.9").