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Alatna, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
22
Population
1/sq mi density
$75,000
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
24°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alatna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 97.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 23.9°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 36.6 sq mi (94.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.5638°N, 152.8385°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 186 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| March | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.8 in |
Alatna has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -12°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.5").