Kaltag, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
146
Population
6/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$40,121 per capita
$92,700
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$813
Median Rent
12.3% income on rent
28°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 26.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,700 home value, $813/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kaltag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.9°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 181 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.3141°N, 158.7788°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 326 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Kaltag has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.7").