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Weather & Climate in Point Hope, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Point Hope has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 275 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 9.7 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 17 feet.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 22.7°F |
| 58% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.3442°N, 166.6812°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 569 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
216 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 13, 2008 | 54 km SSW of Point Hope, Alaska | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 68 km S of Point Hope, Alaska | M5.1 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Sep 16, 1993 | 35 km WSW of Red Dog Mine, Alaska | M4.8 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 74 km S of Point Hope, Alaska | M4.8 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Sep 16, 1996 | 84 km WSW of Kivalina, Alaska | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 123 km SW of Point Hope, Alaska | M4.5 | 124 km | 26 km |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 63 km SSW of Point Hope, Alaska | M4.5 | 64 km | 20 km |
| Feb 19, 2006 | 74 km SW of Point Hope, Alaska | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 87 km S of Point Hope, Alaska | M4.3 | 86 km | 16 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 68 km WSW of Kivalina, Alaska | M4.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2012 | 71 km SSW of Point Hope, Alaska | M4.2 | 72 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2013 | 88 km S of Point Hope, Alaska | M4.2 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Mar 24, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Point Hope, Alaska | M4.1 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Jul 20, 1992 | 28 km NNE of Kivalina, Alaska | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 25 km W of Red Dog Mine, Alaska | M4.1 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 89 km S of Point Hope, Alaska | M4.0 | 88 km | 25 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 37 km W of Red Dog Mine, Alaska | M3.9 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 60 km SSE of Point Hope, Alaska | M3.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 116 km SSW of Point Hope, Alaska | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2006 | 76 km SSW of Point Hope, Alaska | M3.8 | 77 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TUSIKPAK LAKE (14,554 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | TUSIKPAK LAKE | 14,554 | 25 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| March | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in |
Point Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from -3°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and March the driest (0.4").