Fox, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
13
Population
1/sq mi density
31°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fox has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 54.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 31.2°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.9749°N, 147.6090°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 13 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 | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in |
Fox has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 4°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (0.5").