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Weather & Climate in Shageluk, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shageluk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 269 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 21.5 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 72 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.9°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.6616°N, 159.5514°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bethel Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 327 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 26, 1991 | 35 km SSW of Holy Cross, Alaska | M4.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Aniak, Alaska | M3.9 | 124 km | 32 km |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 37 km ESE of Holy Cross, Alaska | M3.9 | 71 km | 13 km |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 17 km SSW of Aniak, Alaska | M3.8 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 45 km ENE of Holy Cross, Alaska | M3.7 | 50 km | 32 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 5 km S of Lower Kalskag, Alaska | M3.5 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Feb 19, 2023 | 95 km SSE of Kaltag, Alaska | M3.5 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 1990 | 40 km W of Takotna, Alaska | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 20 km ESE of Crooked Creek, Alaska | M3.4 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Red Devil, Alaska | M3.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 3 km SE of Kalskag, Alaska | M3.4 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Jan 14, 1995 | 16 km ENE of Grayling, Alaska | M3.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 51 km WSW of Takotna, Alaska | M3.1 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 23 km E of Shageluk, Alaska | M3.0 | 23 km | 27 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 49 km ESE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska | M3.0 | 150 km | 24 km |
| Feb 5, 2002 | 23 km E of Crooked Creek, Alaska | M2.9 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 1996 | 66 km ESE of Unalakleet, Alaska | M2.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 54 km SW of Takotna, Alaska | M2.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2011 | 85 km N of Crooked Creek, Alaska | M2.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 26 km WSW of Holy Cross, Alaska | M2.8 | 71 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: REINDEER (225,783 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | REINDEER | 225,783 | 43 km |
| 2002 | YETNA RIVER | 156,189 | 67 km |
| 2005 | SADDLE | 133,070 | 71 km |
| 2004 | BIG YETNA | 95,035 | 53 km |
| 2019 | SMITH CREEK | 72,002 | 91 km |
| 2015 | IDITAROD RIVER | 60,898 | 79 km |
| 2005 | YETNA | 51,550 | 53 km |
| 2015 | LOWER REINDEER PEAK | 47,611 | 66 km |
| 2015 | STUYAHOK RIVER | 45,239 | 77 km |
| 2005 | GRAYLING CREEK | 44,650 | 59 km |
| 2015 | OWHAT RIVER | 40,921 | 91 km |
| 1989 | SWINGING DOME | 28,882 | 75 km |
| 1991 | CROSS | 20,614 | 74 km |
| 2009 | FRANKLIN CREEK | 18,279 | 70 km |
| 2017 | LITTLE YETNA RIVER | 17,846 | 50 km |
| 2017 | BALL CREEK | 15,887 | 100 km |
| 2015 | HAWK RIVER | 15,566 | 80 km |
| 2015 | REINDEER RIVER | 15,423 | 63 km |
| 2015 | QUINN CREEK | 11,697 | 85 km |
| 2016 | REINDEER RIVER | 8,526 | 54 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.0 in |
Shageluk has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (0.7").