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Huslia, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
136 Population 9/sq mi density
$59,167 Median Income $16,796 per capita
$1,021 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
26°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
1,490 Violent Crime/100K 4,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$59,167 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Huslia 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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. The area receives 77.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

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)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates65.7055°N, 156.3110°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
252 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 77.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (May) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

495 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 20, 2025.

Feb 3, 2000 northern Alaska M5.6 123 km
Mar 6, 2019 64 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M5.2 79 km
Jan 6, 2019 61 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska M5.1 143 km
Mar 18, 2020 67 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M5.0 78 km
Mar 26, 2019 northern Alaska M5.0 79 km
Nov 5, 1997 19 km ENE of Ruby, Alaska M4.9 114 km
Apr 16, 2019 65 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M4.8 78 km
Apr 8, 2019 64 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska M4.8 140 km
Feb 10, 2019 64 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M4.8 79 km
Apr 23, 2019 67 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M4.6 76 km
Jun 15, 2019 66 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M4.5 77 km
Mar 12, 2019 68 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M4.5 75 km
Jul 2, 2019 68 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M4.5 74 km
Mar 22, 2010 58 km SSW of Shungnak, Alaska M4.5 98 km
Apr 18, 1995 74 km E of Kobuk, Alaska M4.5 130 km
Aug 13, 1993 30 km ENE of Kobuk, Alaska M4.4 141 km
Jan 10, 2001 54 km SW of Hughes, Alaska M4.4 51 km
May 9, 2019 66 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M4.4 78 km
Jun 4, 2009 57 km SSW of Shungnak, Alaska M4.4 96 km
Mar 27, 2019 64 km S of Shungnak, Alaska M4.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLTNATKATNA CREEK (204,488 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 HOLTNATKATNA CREEK 204,488 81 km
1990 KUK 11 201,033 42 km
2015 ISAHULTILA 192,796 86 km
2015 HOLTNAKATNA 180,266 37 km
2015 THREE DAY 89,983 53 km
2015 DULBI RIVER 84,988 59 km
1990 GAL N 38 61,375 54 km
2016 DULBI FLATS 54,730 38 km
2022 RADIO CREEK 46,165 74 km
2018 DULBY HOT SPRINGS 43,493 68 km
2007 COFFEE CAN LAKE 41,717 49 km
2015 GLACIER 37,893 100 km
1985 GAL NE 57 33,126 49 km
1999 BIG CREEK 31,606 94 km
1991 HSL NNW 37 27,154 66 km
2005 SIX MILE 26,490 79 km
2004 LOUIS LAKE 24,323 69 km
2012 HOGATZA RIVER 23,739 95 km
2011 KITALITNA 23,156 82 km
2002 HOLTNAKA 23,023 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -10°F (-23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 3°F (-16°C) 0.7 in
March 6°F (-14°C) 0.7 in
April 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
October 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
November 7°F (-14°C) 0.8 in
December -2°F (-19°C) 0.8 in

Huslia has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and May the driest (0.5").

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