Eielson AFB, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,133
Population
105/sq mi density
$59,716
Median Income
$26,220 per capita
$2,021
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
27°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$59,716 median income, 12.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Eielson AFB has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 67.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 26.9°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Area | 31.1 sq mi (80.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.6733°N, 147.0595°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
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 | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.4 in |
Eielson AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -9°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.3").