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Weather & Climate in Skwentna, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skwentna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. 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 171 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 445.9 sq mi (1,154.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8887°N, 151.2000°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8,385 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 1, 1991 | Central Alaska | M6.3 | 66 km | 115 km |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 46 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska | M5.8 | 47 km | 114 km |
| Dec 4, 2012 | 20 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska | M5.8 | 76 km | 64 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 26 km SSW of Anchorage, Alaska | M5.5 | 114 km | 39 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 33 km N of Skwentna, Alaska | M5.4 | 46 km | 98 km |
| Jun 22, 2009 | 36 km E of Skwentna, Alaska | M5.4 | 27 km | 65 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 54 km NE of Chase, Alaska | M5.4 | 138 km | 84 km |
| Jul 4, 1996 | 33 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska | M5.4 | 20 km | 54 km |
| Dec 2, 1992 | 29 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska | M5.4 | 26 km | 67 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 19 km NE of Nikiski, Alaska | M5.4 | 120 km | 49 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.3 | 92 km | 46 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 57 km W of Tyonek, Alaska | M5.3 | 107 km | 125 km |
| May 6, 1997 | 8 km NW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska | M5.3 | 86 km | 31 km |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska | M5.3 | 92 km | 46 km |
| Jul 28, 2011 | 8 km NE of Skwentna, Alaska | M5.3 | 19 km | 87 km |
| May 15, 2016 | 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska | M5.3 | 133 km | 132 km |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 71 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska | M5.3 | 149 km | 137 km |
| Jul 22, 1999 | 13 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska | M5.3 | 120 km | 39 km |
| Dec 7, 1991 | 19 km E of Point Possession, Alaska | M5.2 | 114 km | 59 km |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 28 km NW of Susitna, Alaska | M5.2 | 25 km | 63 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 86 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SU RIVER (7,050 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | SU RIVER | 7,050 | 52 km |
| 2015 | SOCKEYE | 6,538 | 58 km |
| 2019 | MCKINLEY | 3,436 | 61 km |
| 2014 | TYONEK | 1,668 | 88 km |
| 2019 | DESHKA LANDING | 1,285 | 58 km |
| 2002 | THURSDAY CREEK | 1,046 | 32 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.9 in |
Skwentna has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 9°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (0.9").