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Hughes, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
32
Population
11/sq mi density
26°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hughes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 26.4°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 586 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.0452°N, 154.2376°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 202 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -3°F (-19°C) | 1.0 in |
Hughes has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -11°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.6").