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Weather & Climate in Minto, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Minto 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 420 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 | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 136.2 sq mi (352.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.0896°N, 149.5902°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 54 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
1,327 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 | 49 km | 9 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 52 km WSW of Ferry, Alaska | M5.8 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 4 km SW of Salcha, Alaska | M5.3 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 14 km E of Minto, Alaska | M5.2 | 27 km | 17 km |
| Jun 4, 2001 | 54 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska | M5.1 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Nov 1, 1992 | 30 km W of Ferry, Alaska | M5.0 | 118 km | 147 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 59 km WSW of Ferry, Alaska | M5.0 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Jan 7, 1990 | 22 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska | M4.9 | 49 km | 20 km |
| Feb 26, 2013 | 13 km NW of Ferry, Alaska | M4.9 | 111 km | 139 km |
| Jan 7, 1990 | 16 km SE of Minto, Alaska | M4.9 | 25 km | 20 km |
| Nov 18, 1995 | 59 km SW of Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska | M4.8 | 150 km | 105 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 26 km SSE of Rampart, Alaska | M4.7 | 28 km | 16 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 41 km SW of Salcha, Alaska | M4.7 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Dec 29, 1993 | 10 km S of Salcha, Alaska | M4.6 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Sep 6, 2019 | 65 km SSW of Tanana, Alaska | M4.6 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Nov 9, 2000 | 53 km S of Tanana, Alaska | M4.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | Central Alaska | M4.6 | 54 km | 22 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 7 km SE of Ferry, Alaska | M4.6 | 127 km | 129 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | 29 km SE of Minto, Alaska | M4.5 | 35 km | 19 km |
| Jul 9, 2005 | 21 km W of Ferry, Alaska | M4.5 | 118 km | 141 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 | 57 km |
| 2002 | GESKAKMINA LAKE | 260,205 | 73 km |
| 2019 | HESS CREEK | 181,457 | 90 km |
| 2000 | ZITZIANA | 167,771 | 78 km |
| 2010 | TOKLAT 2 | 146,447 | 95 km |
| 2005 | FISH CREEK | 132,667 | 83 km |
| 2006 | PARKS HWY | 125,276 | 78 km |
| 2003 | ERICKSON CREEK | 119,668 | 68 km |
| 2002 | MILEPOST 78 | 107,420 | 39 km |
| 2022 | CHITANANA | 105,745 | 91 km |
| 2004 | YUKON CROSSING COMPLEX | 100,680 | 98 km |
| 2015 | HAY SLOUGH | 86,219 | 89 km |
| 2001 | FISH CREEK | 83,362 | 96 km |
| 2009 | STEVENS CREEK 1 | 81,281 | 59 km |
| 2022 | CLEAR | 72,998 | 91 km |
| 2018 | ZITZIANA RIVER | 70,350 | 56 km |
| 2018 | MOOSEHEART | 54,693 | 71 km |
| 2021 | DRY CREEK | 53,286 | 59 km |
| 2019 | GROUSE CREEK | 49,722 | 61 km |
| 1991 | 132376 | 46,373 | 61 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 | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.7 in |
Minto has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -10°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.3").