Tazlina, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
377 Population 46/sq mi density
$120,625 Median Income $44,419 per capita
$275,000 Home Value $342,998 Zillow
$1,365 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$120,625 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $1,365/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tazlina 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. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 71.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-3°F Jan (-20°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average28.2°F
48% below US avg
January Average-3°F (-20°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation1,324 ft (404 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates62.0503°N, 145.4430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyCopper River Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
161 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 71.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.22"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.4 / 100
Community Resilience41.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

2,501 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Oct 22, 1996 31 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska M5.7 144 km
Nov 3, 2002 23 km NNW of Paxson, Alaska M5.6 139 km
Nov 3, 2002 23 km N of Paxson, Alaska M5.6 140 km
Nov 3, 2002 19 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska M5.4 134 km
Nov 3, 2002 45 km WNW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.4 119 km
Nov 4, 2002 36 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.4 142 km
Feb 13, 2017 20 km NE of Nabesna, Alaska M5.3 149 km
Nov 4, 2002 41 km ENE of Paxson, Alaska M5.2 129 km
Nov 4, 2002 44 km ENE of Paxson, Alaska M5.1 133 km
Jan 24, 2003 31 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.1 136 km
May 13, 1993 9 km ESE of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska M5.1 83 km
Nov 8, 2002 17 km ESE of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.1 136 km
Aug 25, 2004 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska M5.1 73 km
Nov 3, 2002 3 km ENE of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.1 133 km
Nov 5, 2002 28 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.0 136 km
Nov 8, 2002 21 km N of Nabesna, Alaska M5.0 141 km
Nov 4, 2002 16 km WNW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.0 126 km
Nov 3, 2002 43 km ENE of Paxson, Alaska M4.9 134 km
Nov 5, 2002 Central Alaska M4.9 140 km
Nov 3, 2002 13 km SSE of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M4.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wrangell Shield 4,278 m (14,035 ft) 1912 75 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TOKAINA 2 (14,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 TOKAINA 2 14,741 52 km
2013 EXCELSIOR 6,230 74 km
2016 YOKNEDA LAKE 2,866 65 km
2019 CHETASLINA 1,909 53 km
1995 BILLY LAKE 1,583 64 km
2013 TABERT LAKE 1,525 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -3°F (-20°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 6°F (-15°C) 0.7 in
March 15°F (-10°C) 0.3 in
April 33°F (0°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in
October 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
November 7°F (-14°C) 0.9 in
December -0°F (-18°C) 0.8 in

Tazlina 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 August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.2").

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