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Weather & Climate in Venetie, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Venetie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 77°F. 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 598 feet.
Temperature
-16°F Jan (-27°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 23.0°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 598 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 23.3 sq mi (60.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.0207°N, 146.3743°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 158 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
349 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 7, 1991 | 24 km W of Beaver, Alaska | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 80 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.9 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Aug 25, 1996 | 88 km ENE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.7 | 86 km | 42 km |
| Aug 21, 1993 | 52 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.7 | 51 km | 9 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 30 km WNW of Beaver, Alaska | M4.6 | 96 km | 20 km |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 64 km S of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.6 | 66 km | 11 km |
| Mar 10, 2004 | 83 km W of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.5 | 127 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2018 | 45 km N of Venetie, Alaska | M4.4 | 44 km | 8 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 41 km SW of Beaver, Alaska | M4.4 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 22 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.4 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | 45 km S of Beaver, Alaska | M4.3 | 126 km | 13 km |
| May 21, 2005 | 27 km E of Stevens Village, Alaska | M4.3 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Aug 25, 1993 | 57 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.2 | 56 km | 17 km |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 44 km WNW of Central, Alaska | M4.2 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 27 km ESE of Beaver, Alaska | M4.2 | 88 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 26 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.2 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 53 km N of Venetie, Alaska | M4.2 | 53 km | 6 km |
| Aug 18, 1993 | 59 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska | M4.1 | 58 km | 22 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 20 km E of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 46 km SSW of Beaver, Alaska | M4.1 | 132 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PINGO (353,548 acres, 2004).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2004 | PINGO | 353,548 | 22 km |
| 1990 | 032018 | 333,571 | 60 km |
| 2004 | WINTER TRAIL | 295,961 | 53 km |
| 2005 | NELSON MOUNTAIN | 208,873 | 81 km |
| 2003 | HADWEENZIC | 177,669 | 42 km |
| 2005 | SHEENJEK RIVER | 117,276 | 76 km |
| 2004 | LOWER MOUTH | 86,397 | 76 km |
| 1988 | 832043 | 77,975 | 76 km |
| 2022 | NORTH FORK | 60,304 | 97 km |
| 2019 | HADWEENZIC RIVER | 57,466 | 48 km |
| 2009 | SHEENJEK | 56,294 | 93 km |
| 2022 | SCHILLING CREEK | 54,261 | 61 km |
| 2003 | CORNUCOPIA CREEK | 52,461 | 30 km |
| 1996 | A 508 | 39,150 | 68 km |
| 1992 | A 414 BURNT MOUNTAIN | 37,495 | 83 km |
| 2010 | CANVASBACK LAKE | 34,913 | 67 km |
| 2004 | HAT LIE LAKES | 29,454 | 91 km |
| 1988 | 832086 | 23,571 | 65 km |
| 2017 | FORTY AND ONE HALF | 23,341 | 64 km |
| 1991 | VEE SW 24 | 20,528 | 46 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.5 in |
Venetie has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and April the driest (0.2").