Galena, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

4.3 /5.0
A Great
565 Population 32/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $49,739 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
26°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $1,250/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Galena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. The area receives 77.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-10°F Jan (-23°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average26.0°F
52% below US avg
January Average-10°F (-23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation149 ft (45 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates64.7414°N, 156.8734°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
265 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 77.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 11, 2025.

Feb 3, 2000 northern Alaska M5.6 128 km
Nov 5, 1997 19 km ENE of Ruby, Alaska M4.9 84 km
May 17, 1999 15 km ENE of Kaltag, Alaska M4.5 84 km
Jan 10, 2001 54 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M4.4 136 km
Oct 5, 2002 95 km N of McGrath, Alaska M4.4 127 km
Sep 13, 1998 26 km S of Nulato, Alaska M4.2 64 km
Sep 3, 1994 46 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M4.1 144 km
Nov 21, 2000 26 km ENE of Kaltag, Alaska M3.9 73 km
Jan 9, 2024 54 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M3.9 135 km
Feb 6, 2001 31 km W of Kaltag, Alaska M3.8 128 km
Jun 9, 1992 40 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M3.8 150 km
Mar 4, 1996 21 km ENE of Huslia, Alaska M3.7 120 km
May 26, 2023 31 km ENE of Huslia, Alaska M3.6 132 km
Jan 3, 1996 51 km E of Ruby, Alaska M3.6 117 km
Oct 4, 2000 16 km ENE of Kaltag, Alaska M3.5 83 km
Nov 30, 1994 23 km E of Ruby, Alaska M3.5 89 km
Dec 26, 1999 56 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M3.5 133 km
Feb 19, 2023 95 km SSE of Kaltag, Alaska M3.5 142 km
Oct 22, 2003 99 km NNW of Koyukuk, Alaska M3.5 135 km
Aug 28, 2019 10 km NNE of Ruby, Alaska M3.4 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BONANZA CREEK (241,856 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 BONANZA CREEK 241,856 30 km
2005 HOLTNATKATNA CREEK 204,488 34 km
2015 HOLTNAKATNA 180,266 82 km
2005 CAMP CREEK 94,290 78 km
2015 DULBI RIVER 84,988 57 km
2022 CAMP CREEK 81,840 82 km
2005 EAST FORK YUKI RIVER 79,220 61 km
2002 LONG CREEK 73,270 92 km
2000 YUKON CREEK 68,820 77 km
1990 GAL N 38 61,375 73 km
2002 GALATEA CREEK 58,145 98 km
2005 GISASA RIVER 51,057 88 km
2022 MUD RIVER 49,997 74 km
2018 DULBY HOT SPRINGS 43,493 88 km
2007 COFFEE CAN LAKE 41,717 66 km
2015 YUKON CREEK 39,035 76 km
2015 NULATO 35,728 63 km
2005 LITTLE MUD RIVER 2 33,080 77 km
1988 831024 25,914 90 km
2004 LOUIS LAKE 24,323 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -10°F (-23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February -0°F (-18°C) 0.8 in
March 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 44°F (6°C) 1.8 in
October 26°F (-4°C) 1.2 in
November 6°F (-15°C) 1.2 in
December -4°F (-20°C) 1.0 in

Galena has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (0.3").

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