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Paxson, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
20
Population
0/sq mi density
26°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,331 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paxson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 25.5°F |
| 53% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,325 ft (1,013 m) |
| Area | 319.3 sq mi (827.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.9757°N, 145.7576°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Copper River Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 142 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 10°F (-13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.5 in |
Paxson has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from -2°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (0.2").