Nenana, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Denali Borough County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $1,280/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. The area receives 77.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
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 | 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 | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in |
Nenana has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -3°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.3").