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Kobuk, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · North Slope Borough County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
125
Population
8/sq mi density
$31,429
Median Income
$17,250 per capita
$1,304
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
23°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
1,490
Violent Crime/100K
4,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,429 median income, 2.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kobuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-7°F Jan (-22°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 22.6°F |
| 58% below US avg | |
| January Average | -7°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.9234°N, 156.9041°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | North Slope Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 294 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 38°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in |
Kobuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -7°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and May the driest (0.4").