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Tetlin, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
208
Population
3/sq mi density
$47,900
Home Value
$320,632 Zillow
25°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
349
Violent Crime/100K
1,265 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tetlin 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. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-12°F Jan (-25°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 25.0°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -12°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,196 ft (974 m) |
| Area | 69.1 sq mi (179.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.1819°N, 142.5044°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 197 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.4 in |
Tetlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -12°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.2").