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Nenana, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Denali Borough County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
527
Population
88/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$31,107 per capita
$88,600
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
$1,280
Median Rent
21.1% income on rent
30°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $1,280/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nenana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-3°F Jan (-20°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 30.1°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | -3°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 363 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.5361°N, 149.0836°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Denali Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Nenana has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -4°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.3").