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Denali Park, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
787
Population
4/sq mi density
$83,750
Median Income
$126,728 per capita
$458,300
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
28°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$458,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Denali Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 76.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,482 ft (1,366 m) |
| Area | 176.3 sq mi (456.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.5730°N, 148.6737°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 89 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in |
Denali Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 2°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (0.6").