Mentasta Lake, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
94
Population
0/sq mi density
$26,912
Median Income
$16,826 per capita
$166,900
Home Value
$320,632 Zillow
$379
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
25°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$26,912 median income, 11.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$166,900 home value, $379/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mentasta Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-12°F Jan (-25°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 25.0°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -12°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,489 ft (1,673 m) |
| Area | 301.8 sq mi (781.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.0117°N, 143.5615°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 180 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -10°F (-24°C) | 0.6 in |
Mentasta Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -12°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.2").