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Beaver, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
82
Population
4/sq mi density
$50,250
Median Income
$20,051 per capita
$35,500
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
28°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Beaver has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-3°F Jan (-19°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.6°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | -3°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 369 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 21.0 sq mi (54.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.3847°N, 147.2878°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 110 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0254 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Beaver has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -11°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and April the driest (0.3").