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Prudhoe Bay, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
1,971
Population
5/sq mi density
13°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Prudhoe Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 13°F (-11°C). Winters average -15°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-15°F Jan (-26°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 13.3°F |
| 75% below US avg | |
| January Average | -15°F (-26°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 557.1 sq mi (1,442.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.3659°N, 148.7494°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 384 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -15°F (-26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | -19°F (-28°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | -16°F (-27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in |
Prudhoe Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -19°F in February to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.2").