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Deering, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
205
Population
41/sq mi density
$55,625
Median Income
$21,618 per capita
$106,300
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
13.3% income on rent
23°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
1,490
Violent Crime/100K
4,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Deering has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 23.2°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.0695°N, 162.7646°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Nome Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 436 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 (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imuruk Lake | Shield(s) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 300 | 69 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in |
Deering has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -4°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (0.6").