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Weather & Climate in Newhalen, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newhalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 269 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 25.0 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 119 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 119 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.7371°N, 154.9024°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 194 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,903 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 24, 2016 | 47 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M7.1 | 89 km | 126 km |
| Jul 28, 2001 | 74 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska | M6.6 | 108 km | 132 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 52 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M6.4 | 97 km | 119 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 73 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska | M6.1 | 136 km | 131 km |
| Nov 20, 1993 | 66 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M5.9 | 110 km | 121 km |
| Jan 24, 2009 | Southern Alaska | M5.9 | 118 km | 98 km |
| May 19, 2000 | 63 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska | M5.8 | 136 km | 75 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 48 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska | M5.6 | 128 km | 78 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 67 km SE of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M5.6 | 105 km | 110 km |
| Jan 25, 2001 | 39 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska | M5.5 | 149 km | 83 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 37 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M5.5 | 81 km | 139 km |
| May 19, 2005 | 54 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska | M5.4 | 127 km | 96 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 70 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska | M5.4 | 116 km | 117 km |
| Mar 19, 1993 | 57 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska | M5.2 | 116 km | 102 km |
| Mar 10, 2013 | 31 km SSE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska | M5.2 | 61 km | 9 km |
| Sep 10, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M5.2 | 116 km | 117 km |
| Apr 19, 1991 | 48 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M5.1 | 92 km | 134 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 83 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska | M5.1 | 115 km | 81 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 52 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska | M5.0 | 98 km | 121 km |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 66 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska | M5.0 | 97 km | 107 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.1 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1883 | COOK INLET, AK | Explosion | 9.1 m | 8 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Augustine (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 93 km |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 106 km |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 162 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 167 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KOKTULI RIVER (296,656 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | KOKTULI RIVER | 296,656 | 72 km |
| 2022 | UPPER TALARIK | 10,090 | 30 km |
| 2013 | NIKUBUMA LAKE | 9,084 | 56 km |
| 2019 | PETE ANDREWS CREEK | 5,989 | 16 km |
| 2003 | ILIAMNA | 5,295 | 6 km |
| 2013 | CURRANT CREEK | 1,986 | 82 km |
| 2016 | CHILIKADROTNA RIVER | 1,435 | 97 km |
| 1990 | ALAGNAK | 1,004 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in |
Newhalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.2").