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Kiana, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
471
Population
2,479/sq mi density
$66,719
Median Income
$21,575 per capita
$115,600
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
24°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
1,490
Violent Crime/100K
4,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$66,719 median income, 16.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kiana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 24.0°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.9726°N, 160.4344°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 384 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in |
Kiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from -2°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.3").