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Northway, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
1.0
/5.0
F
Poor
202
Population
1/sq mi density
$179,200
Home Value
$363,734 Zillow
25°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
349
Violent Crime/100K
1,265 property/100K
F
Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Northway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-13°F Jan (-25°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 24.7°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -13°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Area | 20.4 sq mi (52.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.0008°N, 141.5413°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 229 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | -5°F (-21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.3 in |
Northway has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from -13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.2").