Minto, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
190
Population
1/sq mi density
$62,917
Median Income
$28,373 per capita
$32,600
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
25°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$32,600 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Minto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-23°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 24.7°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 136.2 sq mi (352.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.0896°N, 149.5902°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.1 / 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 High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 1°F (-17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.6 in |
Minto has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -10°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").