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Weather & Climate in Wiseman, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wiseman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°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 15.9 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 3,205 feet.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-23°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 22.6°F |
| 58% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,205 ft (977 m) |
| Area | 78.0 sq mi (202.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.4813°N, 150.1590°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 195 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
201 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 5, 1994 | 80 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.9 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 30 km WNW of Beaver, Alaska | M4.6 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1990 | 130 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2004 | 83 km W of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.5 | 128 km | 20 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 36 km NW of Stevens Village, Alaska | M4.4 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 22 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.4 | 22 km | 4 km |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 46 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M4.3 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 117 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2003 | 32 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.1 | 28 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 20 km E of Wiseman, Alaska | M4.1 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 40 km WSW of Venetie, Alaska | M4.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 136 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 136 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska | M4.0 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jan 11, 2015 | 37 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M3.9 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 65 km NNW of Venetie, Alaska | M3.9 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Aug 4, 2006 | 76 km W of Arctic Village, Alaska | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 45 km NNW of Venetie, Alaska | M3.8 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 1992 | 75 km NW of Venetie, Alaska | M3.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2002 | 73 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M3.8 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 16 km SSE of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska | M3.8 | 83 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: NORTH BONANZA (190,655 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | NORTH BONANZA | 190,655 | 88 km |
| 2005 | CHAPMAN CREEK | 165,403 | 46 km |
| 2004 | EVANSVILLE | 137,996 | 84 km |
| 2013 | PROSPECT CREEK | 61,848 | 81 km |
| 2022 | NORTH FORK | 60,304 | 74 km |
| 2022 | LANSING CREEK | 56,386 | 83 km |
| 2015 | HARDPAC CREEK | 51,840 | 90 km |
| 2022 | DOUGLAS | 23,266 | 68 km |
| 2002 | JIM RIVER | 22,559 | 96 km |
| 2005 | JIM RIVER 3 | 20,181 | 71 km |
| 2007 | HODZANA RIVER | 18,326 | 93 km |
| 1991 | 131615 | 17,135 | 67 km |
| 2009 | EAGLE CREEK 2 | 9,824 | 60 km |
| 2016 | BEDROCK CREEK | 6,228 | 97 km |
| 1994 | BTT NE 26 | 6,211 | 43 km |
| 2022 | BOATMAN | 5,324 | 51 km |
| 1991 | BTT SW 60 | 4,868 | 97 km |
| 2000 | WILD | 4,393 | 61 km |
| 2015 | FRISKY CREEK | 4,276 | 53 km |
| 2016 | BONANZA | 3,925 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.7 in |
Wiseman has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -10°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.3").