All Countries
Silver Springs, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
66
Population
26/sq mi density
$130,208
Median Income
$57,577 per capita
$269,600
Home Value
$342,998 Zillow
28°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,331 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-3°F Jan (-20°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 28.2°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -3°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.0193°N, 145.3583°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Copper River Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 163 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 (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 70 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | -1°F (-19°C) | 1.0 in |
Silver Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -3°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.3").