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Shungnak, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
211
Population
26/sq mi density
$76,667
Median Income
$19,264 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$253,301 Zillow
26°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
1,490
Violent Crime/100K
4,348 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$76,667 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shungnak 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 | 113 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.8805°N, 157.1500°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 299 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -5°F (-21°C) | 0.6 in |
Shungnak has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.4").