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Arctic Village, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
177 Population 3/sq mi density
$39,750 Median Income $15,112 per capita
$38,400 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
15°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
659 Violent Crime/100K 3,840 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,750 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Arctic Village has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 15°F (-9°C). Winters average -19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-19°F Jan (-28°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average14.6°F
73% below US avg
January Average-19°F (-28°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,068 ft (630 m)
Area70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates68.1654°N, 145.4014°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
241 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
83% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.18"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

565 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 2003 119 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska M5.4 122 km
Jul 3, 2019 115 km NNE of Arctic Village, Alaska M5.3 110 km
Jan 5, 1994 80 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.9 87 km
Sep 1, 2013 108 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska M4.8 122 km
Aug 21, 1993 52 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska M4.7 83 km
Aug 25, 1996 88 km ENE of Venetie, Alaska M4.7 91 km
Jul 3, 2019 115 km NNE of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.6 110 km
Mar 12, 2006 115 km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska M4.6 150 km
Feb 17, 1990 130 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.6 134 km
Apr 3, 2015 64 km S of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.6 70 km
Jan 9, 2019 114 km NNE of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.5 108 km
Mar 10, 2004 83 km W of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.5 89 km
May 11, 2018 45 km N of Venetie, Alaska M4.4 92 km
Aug 23, 2003 117 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.3 120 km
Jul 17, 2013 111 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska M4.3 119 km
Nov 5, 1992 26 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.2 33 km
Sep 5, 2013 111 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska M4.2 119 km
Jul 8, 2019 115 km NNE of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.2 109 km
Aug 25, 1993 57 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska M4.2 77 km
Jul 18, 2013 114 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska M4.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: A 414 BURNT MOUNTAIN (37,495 ac, 1992).

Year Name Acres Distance
1992 A 414 BURNT MOUNTAIN 37,495 89 km
2017 HELMET 35,939 86 km
1993 FYU N 60 27,481 97 km
1991 B 709 ARCTIC 1 24,686 77 km
2003 SHEENJEK 21,768 76 km
2002 KOCACHO 2 19,807 88 km
2005 CHEKHECHUNNJIK CREEK 17,562 93 km
1988 ARC SE 32 14,168 57 km
2002 SHEENJEK 14,065 99 km
2015 CHRISTIAN RIVER 2 12,745 81 km
2006 KONESS RIVER 11,488 54 km
2022 KONESS 7,282 56 km
2015 CHRISTIAN RIVER 3 6,959 75 km
2003 TSOOKTUIHVUN LAKE 6,172 79 km
2007 KONESS RIVER 5,682 32 km
2002 BIG ROCK MOUNTAIN 4,783 62 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,829 88 km
1991 132564 2,691 97 km
2012 KONESS RIVER 2,273 53 km
2013 KONESS 1,723 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -19°F (-28°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February -14°F (-26°C) 0.3 in
March -7°F (-21°C) 0.3 in
April 10°F (-12°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 32°F (0°C) 0.2 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
July 53°F (11°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
September 33°F (1°C) 0.7 in
October 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in
November -8°F (-22°C) 0.4 in
December -12°F (-24°C) 0.4 in

Arctic Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -19°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and April the driest (0.1").

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