Fort Greely, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
85
Population
8/sq mi density
$68,194
Median Income
$44,613 per capita
$2,215
Median Rent
46.3% income on rent
30°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,194 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Greely has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 30.0°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 160.0 sq mi (414.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.9678°N, 145.7149°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 87 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 | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 2°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in |
Fort Greely has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from -1°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.2").