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Coldfoot, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
300
Population
8/sq mi density
23°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Coldfoot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-23°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 22.6°F |
| 58% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,754 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.2475°N, 150.1081°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 180 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.7 in |
Coldfoot has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -10°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.4").