Harding-Birch Lakes, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
206
Population
1/sq mi density
$68,958
Median Income
$38,816 per capita
$196,900
Home Value
$198,142 Zillow
30°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,958 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Harding-Birch Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 29.6°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,500 ft (457 m) |
| Area | 231.2 sq mi (598.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.3813°N, 146.5306°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 49 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 | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.5 in |
Harding-Birch Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -2°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.2").