South Van Horn, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
354
Population
45/sq mi density
$66,944
Median Income
$47,902 per capita
28°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,944 median income, 11.8% unemployment
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Van Horn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
-8°F Jan (-22°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 28.3°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -8°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.8097°N, 147.7878°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0254 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.6 in |
South Van Horn has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -8°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.3").