Central, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
93
Population
0/sq mi density
$19,539
Median Income
$25,885 per capita
$80,800
Home Value
$320,632 Zillow
21°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$19,539 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Central has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
-16°F Jan (-26°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 21.3°F |
| 61% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-26°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 249.4 sq mi (645.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.5091°N, 144.6205°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 105 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
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 | -16°F (-26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.5 in |
Central has a seasonal temperature swing of 75°F / from -16°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.2").