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Weather & Climate in Mekoryuk, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mekoryuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. 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 50 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 30.3°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3703°N, 166.2677°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 550 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| 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 Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Sep 13, 2019 | 112 km WNW of Mekoryuk, Alaska | M3.1 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 69 km SSW of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M2.6 | 78 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in |
Mekoryuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 12°F in January to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (1.0").