Kivalina, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
813
Population
499/sq mi density
$70,278
Median Income
$17,416 per capita
$119,600
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
21.1% income on rent
23°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$70,278 median income, 23.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kivalina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 22.7°F |
| 58% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.7269°N, 164.5356°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Nome Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 504 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Kivalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from -1°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and December the driest (0.2").