Prudhoe Bay, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,971
Population
5/sq mi density
13°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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. Annual precipitation totals 5.7 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-15°F Jan (-26°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 13.2°F |
| 76% below US avg | |
| January Average | -15°F (-26°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
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
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -15°F (-26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | -15°F (-26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | -14°F (-25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.4 in |
Prudhoe Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from -15°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and February the driest (0.1").