Lake Minchumina, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Denali Borough County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
14
Population
0/sq mi density
28°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Minchumina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 53.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 852 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 94.3 sq mi (244.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.7903°N, 152.4618°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Denali Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 155 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0328 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in |
Lake Minchumina has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -4°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.3").