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Circle, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
48
Population
0/sq mi density
$32,500
Median Income
$26,654 per capita
23°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
492
Violent Crime/100K
3,087 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 6.7% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Circle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-16°F Jan (-27°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 23.0°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -16°F (-27°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 599 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 106.0 sq mi (274.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.8386°N, 144.1753°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 128 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 | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | -14°F (-25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.4 in |
Circle has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and April the driest (0.2").