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Weather & Climate in Newtok, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Newtok has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 64.0 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 9 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 31.4°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.9351°N, 164.6457°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 489 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
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Feb 23, 2013 | 19 km NNW of Eek, Alaska | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2013 | 18 km NNW of Eek, Alaska | M3.4 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 30 km SSE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M2.7 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 69 km SSW of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M2.6 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 42 km SSW of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M2.6 | 139 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1 tornado (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 18, 2004 | EF0 | 62 km | — | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS (69,482 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS | 69,482 | 51 km |
| 2020 | KOCHILAGOK HILL | 29,730 | 78 km |
| 2015 | IZAVLKNEK RIVER | 23,341 | 86 km |
| 2002 | AROPUK | 19,915 | 71 km |
| 2015 | PUK PALIK LAKE | 15,890 | 82 km |
| 2020 | MANOKINAK RIVER | 12,674 | 44 km |
| 2020 | IZAVIKNEK RIVER | 3,728 | 100 km |
| 2007 | KUKA | 2,488 | 91 km |
| 2016 | AROPUK LAKE | 2,266 | 59 km |
| 2020 | KGUN LAKE | 1,691 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.4 in |
Newtok has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (0.8").