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Ferry, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Denali Borough County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
33
Population
1/sq mi density
$238,900
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
29°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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ferry has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-0°F Jan (-18°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 28.6°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,376 ft (724 m) |
| Area | 63.6 sq mi (164.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.0496°N, 148.9206°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Denali Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0328 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in |
Ferry has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -0°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.6").