Nulato, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
284
Population
7/sq mi density
$52,143
Median Income
$29,335 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
28°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$52,143 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nulato has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.9°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 43.9 sq mi (113.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.6913°N, 158.2754°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 307 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Nulato has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.7").