Utqiaġvik, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · North Slope Borough County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,850
Population
258/sq mi density
$89,038
Median Income
$38,603 per capita
$282,400
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
$1,190
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
14°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$89,038 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$282,400 home value, $1,190/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Utqiaġvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches. The area receives 45.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
-12°F Jan (-24°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 13.7°F |
| 75% below US avg | |
| January Average | -12°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 71.2539°N, 156.7982°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | North Slope Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 500 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.2 in |
Utqiaġvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from -12°F in February to 42°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.1").