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Tanana, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
309
Population
29/sq mi density
$54,167
Median Income
$32,997 per capita
$63,800
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
$747
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
26°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
659
Violent Crime/100K
3,840 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,800 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tanana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 25.5°F |
| 53% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.1840°N, 152.0551°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 125 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.1 / 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 High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.8 in |
Tanana has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -9°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.3").