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Weather & Climate in Stony River, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stony River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 274 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 223 feet.
Temperature
-6°F Jan (-21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 28.9°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.7920°N, 156.5905°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Dillingham Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 222 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
103 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 30, 2025 | 13 km WSW of Takotna, Alaska | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 80 km NE of Lime Village, Alaska | M4.7 | 118 km | -3 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 51 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska | M4.6 | 117 km | 20 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 71 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska | M4.3 | 106 km | 20 km |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 92 km NNE of Lime Village, Alaska | M4.2 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 80 km S of Nikolai, Alaska | M4.0 | 120 km | 25 km |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 37 km ESE of Holy Cross, Alaska | M3.9 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Jun 9, 2005 | 53 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska | M3.9 | 116 km | 26 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 70 km S of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 67 km SSE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska | M3.9 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 53 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2005 | 53 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 45 km ENE of Holy Cross, Alaska | M3.7 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 105 km S of Nikolai, Alaska | M3.7 | 136 km | 8 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 67 km SE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska | M3.7 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Feb 9, 1992 | 70 km SW of Sleetmute, Alaska | M3.6 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Sep 7, 1991 | 25 km S of Sleetmute, Alaska | M3.6 | 45 km | 17 km |
| Sep 30, 1992 | 71 km NE of Lime Village, Alaska | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2001 | 85 km ENE of Lime Village, Alaska | M3.5 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 20 km ESE of Crooked Creek, Alaska | M3.4 | 60 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TATLAWIKSUK (262,349 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | TATLAWIKSUK | 262,349 | 91 km |
| 2013 | LIME HILLS | 193,968 | 67 km |
| 2022 | DOOR MOUNTAIN | 167,051 | 73 km |
| 2013 | MOORE CREEK | 135,659 | 76 km |
| 2022 | AGHALUK MOUNTAIN | 115,868 | 69 km |
| 1988 | 804028 | 86,445 | 65 km |
| 2022 | STONY RIVER | 80,951 | 44 km |
| 2019 | SMITH CREEK | 72,002 | 93 km |
| 2005 | GEORGE | 62,983 | 57 km |
| 2005 | WASKY | 59,754 | 57 km |
| 1990 | ROUND | 51,242 | 64 km |
| 2015 | WHY LAKE | 46,360 | 49 km |
| 2009 | CHEENEETNUK | 28,531 | 66 km |
| 2005 | UPPER TATLAWIKSUK | 27,863 | 85 km |
| 2005 | SWIFT | 20,058 | 98 km |
| 2009 | GAGARYAH 2 | 19,547 | 73 km |
| 2020 | TAYLOR CREEK | 18,717 | 83 km |
| 2015 | VILLAGE CREEK | 16,711 | 87 km |
| 2017 | BALL CREEK | 15,887 | 92 km |
| 2005 | WOLF | 15,288 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°F (-21°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.3 in |
Stony River has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -6°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.9").