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Ruby, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
180
Population
26/sq mi density
$35,208
Median Income
$21,637 per capita
$72,900
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
26°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
871
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. The area receives 77.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-23°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 26.0°F |
| 52% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 576 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.7233°N, 155.5005°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 225 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.9 in |
Ruby has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (0.6").