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Weather & Climate in Scammon Bay, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scammon Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 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 38 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 29.1°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8419°N, 165.5833°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 515 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
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jun 4, 2018 | 85 km WNW of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M3.8 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 104 km W of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M3.0 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Jan 16, 2006 | 10 km NE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M3.0 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 2005 | 23 km WNW of Emmonak, Alaska | M2.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2006 | 144 km NW of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 33 km ESE of Emmonak, Alaska | M2.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 30 km SSE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M2.7 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 69 km SSW of Hooper Bay, Alaska | M2.6 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 42 km SSW of Nunam Iqua, Alaska | M2.6 | 44 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS (69,482 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS | 69,482 | 96 km |
| 2020 | KOCHILAGOK HILL | 29,730 | 66 km |
| 2020 | MANOKINAK RIVER | 12,674 | 84 km |
| 2021 | KONGISHLUK BAY | 3,400 | 11 km |
| 2022 | PONGLEVIK RIVER | 3,261 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in |
Scammon Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 9°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (0.8").