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Weather & Climate in Manley Hot Springs, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manley Hot Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°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 14.0 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 990 feet.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-23°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 24.7°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 990 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 54.6 sq mi (141.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.0188°N, 150.6453°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,097 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 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 52 km WSW of Ferry, Alaska | M5.8 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 14 km E of Minto, Alaska | M5.2 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 61 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska | M5.1 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Jun 4, 2001 | 54 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska | M5.1 | 90 km | 23 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 59 km WSW of Ferry, Alaska | M5.0 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Nov 1, 1992 | 30 km W of Ferry, Alaska | M5.0 | 118 km | 147 km |
| Jan 7, 1990 | 16 km SE of Minto, Alaska | M4.9 | 74 km | 20 km |
| Feb 26, 2013 | 13 km NW of Ferry, Alaska | M4.9 | 121 km | 139 km |
| Jan 7, 1990 | 22 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska | M4.9 | 88 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 2019 | 64 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska | M4.8 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 26 km SSE of Rampart, Alaska | M4.7 | 42 km | 16 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 7 km SE of Ferry, Alaska | M4.6 | 140 km | 129 km |
| Nov 9, 2000 | 53 km S of Tanana, Alaska | M4.6 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | Central Alaska | M4.6 | 79 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2019 | 65 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska | M4.6 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 26 km SSW of Ester, Alaska | M4.5 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Jul 9, 2005 | 21 km W of Ferry, Alaska | M4.5 | 122 km | 141 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | 29 km SE of Minto, Alaska | M4.5 | 81 km | 19 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 15 km NNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska | M4.5 | 74 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RAILBELT COMPLEX (MINTO FLATS SOUTH) (523,527 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | RAILBELT COMPLEX (MINTO FLATS SOUTH) | 523,527 | 67 km |
| 2002 | GESKAKMINA LAKE | 260,205 | 57 km |
| 2015 | TANANA AREA FIRES | 176,909 | 72 km |
| 2000 | ZITZIANA | 167,771 | 41 km |
| 2010 | TOKLAT 2 | 146,447 | 75 km |
| 2009 | ZITZIANA | 120,372 | 66 km |
| 2002 | MILEPOST 78 | 107,420 | 87 km |
| 2022 | CHITANANA | 105,745 | 43 km |
| 2015 | HAY SLOUGH | 86,219 | 40 km |
| 2009 | STEVENS CREEK 1 | 81,281 | 32 km |
| 2022 | BITZSHITINI | 77,588 | 82 km |
| 2022 | CLEAR | 72,998 | 99 km |
| 2018 | ZITZIANA RIVER | 70,350 | 28 km |
| 2005 | BONEY CREEK | 61,224 | 67 km |
| 1996 | CHITANANA RIVER | 58,403 | 68 km |
| 2005 | TOZITNA RIVER | 57,658 | 76 km |
| 2015 | LLOYD | 56,568 | 70 km |
| 2018 | MOOSEHEART | 54,693 | 25 km |
| 2021 | DRY CREEK | 53,286 | 15 km |
| 2019 | GROUSE CREEK | 49,722 | 80 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 | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.9 in |
Manley Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -10°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.4").