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Weather & Climate in Pilot Point, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pilot Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.4 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 8 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 140.5 sq mi (363.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.5411°N, 157.7228°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Lake and Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 370 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2,060 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 29, 2015 | 117 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska | M6.8 | 131 km | 73 km |
| May 1, 1990 | 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M6.6 | 129 km | 252 km |
| Apr 2, 2016 | 42 km E of Port Heiden, Alaska | M6.2 | 61 km | 11 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 33 km NE of Chignik, Alaska | M5.5 | 114 km | 92 km |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 26 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.5 | 128 km | 204 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 113 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska | M5.4 | 127 km | 44 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 48 km SE of Egegik, Alaska | M5.4 | 66 km | -3 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 35 km SE of Egegik, Alaska | M5.4 | 67 km | -3 km |
| Feb 27, 2003 | 37 km S of King Salmon, Alaska | M5.3 | 110 km | 199 km |
| May 11, 2018 | 69 km W of Karluk, Alaska | M5.3 | 127 km | 63 km |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 121 km E of Chignik, Alaska | M5.2 | 137 km | 77 km |
| May 9, 1998 | 67 km ESE of Egegik, Alaska | M5.2 | 87 km | -3 km |
| May 9, 1990 | 55 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska | M5.2 | 144 km | 48 km |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 59 km E of Egegik, Alaska | M5.1 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Aug 29, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska | M5.0 | 144 km | 94 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 96 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska | M5.0 | 113 km | 72 km |
| Feb 17, 2020 | 79 km E of Ugashik, Alaska | M4.9 | 99 km | 101 km |
| Apr 10, 1990 | 61 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska | M4.9 | 145 km | 80 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 121 km E of Chignik, Alaska | M4.9 | 141 km | 75 km |
| Mar 18, 2008 | 103 km E of Chignik, Alaska | M4.9 | 133 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiginagak (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiginagak | Stratovolcano | 2,221 m (7,287 ft) | 1998 | 63 km |
| Aniakchak | Caldera | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) | 1931 | 78 km |
| Ukinrek Maars | Maar(s) | 91 m (299 ft) | 1977 | 79 km |
| Ugashik-Peulik | Stratovolcano | 1,474 m (4,836 ft) | 1814 | 84 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 156 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 173 km |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PILOT POINT (4,482 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | PILOT POINT | 4,482 | 13 km |
| 2021 | PILOT POINT | 3,733 | 13 km |
| 2019 | OFFAL BEACH | 2,890 | 65 km |
| 2006 | MESHIK RIVER | 1,520 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in |
Pilot Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.9").