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Weather & Climate in Point Lay, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Point Lay 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 21 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 | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 32.3 sq mi (83.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.7371°N, 162.8346°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 522 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| 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)
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ARCHIMEDES (1,004 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | ARCHIMEDES | 1,004 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | -18°F (-28°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| March | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 2°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.3 in |
Point Lay has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -18°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and May the driest (0.2").