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Weather & Climate in Savoonga, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Savoonga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. 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 137 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 24.1°F |
| 55% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.6797°N, 170.4833°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 674 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Nov 3, 1996 | 89 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 93 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1997 | 90 km S of Savoonga, Alaska | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M4.5 | 106 km | 25 km |
| Oct 16, 2017 | 77 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M4.5 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Jan 24, 2007 | 144 km ESE of Savoonga, Alaska | M4.4 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 87 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 64 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2009 | 64 km E of Savoonga, Alaska | M4.2 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | St. Lawrence Island, Alaska region | M4.1 | 16 km | 8 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M4.1 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 80 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M4.1 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Jun 24, 2003 | 78 km SSE of Lorino, Russia | M3.9 | 135 km | 36 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 66 km S of Gambell, Alaska | M3.9 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 83 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia | M3.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M3.8 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M3.7 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M3.7 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 72 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M3.7 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska | M3.7 | 114 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 5°F (-15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in |
Savoonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 2°F in February to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.6").