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Weather & Climate in Livengood, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Livengood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.8 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 565 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-15°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 31.2°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 565 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 265.6 sq mi (688.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.4765°N, 148.4228°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,064 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Oct 6, 1995 | 36 km E of Minto, Alaska | M6.0 | 35 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 4 km SW of Salcha, Alaska | M5.3 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 14 km E of Minto, Alaska | M5.2 | 46 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 1991 | 24 km W of Beaver, Alaska | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1990 | 22 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska | M4.9 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Jan 7, 1990 | 16 km SE of Minto, Alaska | M4.9 | 55 km | 20 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 11 km NW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 41 km SW of Salcha, Alaska | M4.7 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 26 km SSE of Rampart, Alaska | M4.7 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Dec 29, 1993 | 10 km S of Salcha, Alaska | M4.6 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 30 km WNW of Beaver, Alaska | M4.6 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | Central Alaska | M4.6 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | 29 km SE of Minto, Alaska | M4.5 | 62 km | 19 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 15 km NNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska | M4.5 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 26 km SSW of Ester, Alaska | M4.5 | 92 km | 14 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 15 km NNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska | M4.5 | 91 km | 19 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 36 km NW of Stevens Village, Alaska | M4.4 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 41 km SW of Beaver, Alaska | M4.4 | 72 km | 9 km |
| Oct 16, 1995 | 55 km NW of Rampart, Alaska | M4.4 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 28 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska | M4.3 | 77 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOUNDARY (538,167 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | BOUNDARY | 538,167 | 73 km |
| 2005 | BEAVER CREEK | 184,179 | 39 km |
| 2019 | HESS CREEK | 181,457 | 21 km |
| 2005 | FISH CREEK | 132,667 | 41 km |
| 2003 | ERICKSON CREEK | 119,668 | 28 km |
| 2002 | MILEPOST 78 | 107,420 | 31 km |
| 2004 | YUKON CROSSING COMPLEX | 100,680 | 75 km |
| 2010 | PAT CREEK | 72,061 | 89 km |
| 1991 | LIV N 18 | 57,065 | 55 km |
| 2019 | GROUSE CREEK | 49,722 | 65 km |
| 1991 | 132376 | 46,373 | 46 km |
| 2004 | MUD FORK 2 | 44,582 | 38 km |
| 1991 | CEM E 55 | 40,473 | 82 km |
| 1993 | 332248 | 39,907 | 71 km |
| 2022 | MINTO LAKES | 37,628 | 47 km |
| 2015 | HAMLIN CREEK | 34,832 | 57 km |
| 2015 | AGGIE CREEK | 30,877 | 27 km |
| 1990 | 032033 | 27,900 | 62 km |
| 2005 | GLACIER CREEK | 27,618 | 96 km |
| 2022 | TANANA RIVER | 25,597 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -5°F (-20°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Livengood has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -5°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.3").