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Brevig Mission, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
691
Population
295/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$13,516 per capita
$80,900
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$813
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
28°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
1,249
Violent Crime/100K
1,483 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,900 home value, $813/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Brevig Mission has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 80.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.3432°N, 166.5089°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Nome Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 542 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Imuruk Lake (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imuruk Lake | Shield(s) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 300 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in |
Brevig Mission has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from -0°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (0.7").