Weather & Climate in Sand Point, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sand Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 90 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 29.2 sq mi (75.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.3135°N, 160.4843°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Aleutians East Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 555 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,435 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Jul 22, 2020 | 2020 Perryville, Alaska Earthquake | M7.8 | 123 km | 28 km |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake | M7.3 | 83 km | 38 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 2023 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake | M7.2 | 104 km | 25 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 71 km SE of King Cove, Alaska | M7.0 | 110 km | 28 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 17 km S of Sand Point, Alaska | M6.9 | 15 km | 32 km |
| Oct 13, 1999 | 85 km ESE of King Cove, Alaska | M6.4 | 86 km | 30 km |
| Mar 14, 1995 | 70 km ESE of King Cove, Alaska | M6.2 | 81 km | 35 km |
| May 25, 1993 | 35 km S of Sand Point, Alaska | M6.2 | 33 km | 37 km |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska | M6.2 | 89 km | 40 km |
| Jul 28, 2020 | 75 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska | M6.1 | 74 km | 35 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 101 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska | M6.1 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 72 km ESE of King Cove, Alaska | M6.1 | 78 km | 36 km |
| Feb 2, 2011 | 40 km S of Sand Point, Alaska | M5.9 | 38 km | 35 km |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 69 km SE of King Cove, Alaska | M5.9 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 81 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska | M5.8 | 79 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 37 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska | M5.8 | 35 km | 36 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 76 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska | M5.7 | 75 km | 45 km |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 82 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska | M5.7 | 81 km | 23 km |
| May 17, 1993 | 49 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska | M5.7 | 47 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 27 km S of Sand Point, Alaska | M5.7 | 25 km | 39 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 |
| Jul 25, 2005 | EF0 | 10 km | - | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 88.0 m (289 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1788 | SHUMAGIN ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 88.0 m | - | 48 km |
| 2020 | SHUMAGIN ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 96 km |
| 1938 | SHUMAGIN ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 135 km |
| 2020 | SHUMAGIN ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 123 km |
| 2023 | SAND POINT, AK | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 97 km |
| 2025 | SAND POINT, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pavlof (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pavlof | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 2016 | 90 km |
| Emmons Lake | Caldera | 1,436 m (4,711 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Frosty | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Amak | Stratovolcano | 488 m (1,601 ft) | 1796 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Sand Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 31°F in March to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (2.4").