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Weather & Climate in Kenny Lake, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kenny Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. 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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 71.8 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 3,498 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 27.6°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,498 ft (1,066 m) |
| Area | 194.6 sq mi (504.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.6216°N, 144.8213°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Copper River Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 174 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,404 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 13, 2017 | 20 km NE of Nabesna, Alaska | M5.3 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska | M5.1 | 84 km | 40 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 9 km ESE of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska | M5.1 | 119 km | 50 km |
| Nov 8, 2002 | 21 km N of Nabesna, Alaska | M5.0 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 13 km SSE of Mentasta Lake, Alaska | M4.9 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 15 km SE of Mentasta Lake, Alaska | M4.8 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 1995 | Southern Alaska | M4.8 | 99 km | 29 km |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 37 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska | M4.8 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | Southern Alaska | M4.8 | 43 km | 41 km |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 11 km SW of Tatitlek, Alaska | M4.8 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 29 km E of Nabesna, Alaska | M4.8 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2002 | Central Alaska | M4.8 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 47 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska | M4.7 | 82 km | 40 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | Southern Alaska | M4.7 | 143 km | 37 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 17 km NNE of Nabesna, Alaska | M4.6 | 143 km | 1 km |
| May 2, 2000 | 34 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska | M4.6 | 100 km | 37 km |
| Sep 2, 1998 | 36 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska | M4.6 | 118 km | 25 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 30 km NNW of Nabesna, Alaska | M4.6 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Southern Alaska | M4.5 | 101 km | 44 km |
| Feb 15, 1990 | 35 km NE of Valdez, Alaska | M4.5 | 65 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 60 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHAKINA (56,374 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | CHAKINA | 56,374 | 99 km |
| 2016 | STEAMBOAT CREEK | 22,826 | 100 km |
| 2019 | TOKAINA 2 | 14,741 | 86 km |
| 2019 | CHETASLINA | 1,909 | 27 km |
| 1995 | BILLY LAKE | 1,583 | 100 km |
| 2011 | GILAHINA | 1,244 | 73 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 38°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 10°F (-13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 2.0 in |
Kenny Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from -2°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (0.8").