Tanacross, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
173
Population
2/sq mi density
$525
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
25°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tanacross has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-12°F Jan (-24°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 24.7°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -12°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,848 ft (1,173 m) |
| Area | 81.0 sq mi (209.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.3287°N, 143.4866°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 167 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.6 in |
Tanacross has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -12°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.2").