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Dry Creek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
147
Population
1/sq mi density
27°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,331 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dry Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-7°F Jan (-22°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 27.2°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | -7°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,236 ft (986 m) |
| Area | 140.2 sq mi (363.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.6266°N, 144.6392°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 127 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.4 in |
Dry Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -7°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (0.3").