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Weather & Climate in Pilot Station, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pilot Station 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 213 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 | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.9482°N, 162.8726°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 426 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
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 26, 1991 | 35 km SSW of Holy Cross, Alaska | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 9 km SE of Tuluksak, Alaska | M3.5 | 147 km | 28 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 5 km S of Lower Kalskag, Alaska | M3.5 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 3 km SE of Kalskag, Alaska | M3.4 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jan 16, 2006 | 10 km NE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M3.0 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 2005 | 23 km WNW of Emmonak, Alaska | M2.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 33 km ESE of Emmonak, Alaska | M2.8 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 71 km N of Marshall, Alaska | M2.8 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 26 km WSW of Holy Cross, Alaska | M2.8 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 30 km SSE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M2.7 | 98 km | 2 km |
| Apr 13, 2008 | 27 km E of Kotlik, Alaska | M2.7 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 42 km SSW of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M2.6 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 18 km S of Willow Creek, Alaska | M2.6 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 13 km ENE of Tuluksak, Alaska | M2.5 | 144 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (169,506 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | EAST FORK | 169,506 | 30 km |
| 2022 | APOON PASS | 89,373 | 69 km |
| 2015 | KUKA CREEK 4 | 70,232 | 75 km |
| 2020 | INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS | 69,482 | 96 km |
| 2006 | NAGEETHLUK RIVER | 56,332 | 71 km |
| 2020 | KOCHILAGOK HILL | 29,730 | 89 km |
| 2015 | IZAVLKNEK RIVER | 23,341 | 78 km |
| 2016 | KUYUKUTUK RIVER | 20,099 | 86 km |
| 2002 | AROPUK | 19,915 | 80 km |
| 2009 | ALLMAN LAKE | 17,514 | 66 km |
| 2015 | PUK PALIK LAKE | 15,890 | 93 km |
| 1991 | 132242 | 14,334 | 81 km |
| 1984 | KUYUKUTUK | 8,479 | 65 km |
| 2009 | NAGEETHLUK RIVER | 5,852 | 65 km |
| 2019 | KUYUKUTUK RIVER | 5,175 | 69 km |
| 2006 | TAKSLESLUK NORTH | 4,025 | 86 km |
| 2020 | IZAVIKNEK RIVER | 3,728 | 61 km |
| 2022 | PONGLEVIK RIVER | 3,261 | 88 km |
| 2007 | NOYUK | 3,003 | 62 km |
| 2017 | ALLEN | 2,501 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in |
Pilot Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.6").