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Venetie, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
102 Population 4/sq mi density
$60,750 Median Income $28,769 per capita
23°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
659 Violent Crime/100K 3,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Venetie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-16°F Jan (-27°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average23.0°F
57% below US avg
January Average-16°F (-27°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation598 ft (182 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates67.0207°N, 146.3743°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
158 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.30"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0254 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.74 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

349 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 7, 1991 24 km W of Beaver, Alaska M5.1 100 km
Jan 5, 1994 80 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.9 81 km
Aug 25, 1996 88 km ENE of Venetie, Alaska M4.7 86 km
Aug 21, 1993 52 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska M4.7 51 km
Mar 30, 1994 30 km WNW of Beaver, Alaska M4.6 96 km
Apr 3, 2015 64 km S of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.6 66 km
Mar 10, 2004 83 km W of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.5 127 km
May 11, 2018 45 km N of Venetie, Alaska M4.4 44 km
Dec 12, 1990 41 km SW of Beaver, Alaska M4.4 126 km
Apr 17, 2000 22 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska M4.4 150 km
Jul 29, 2002 45 km S of Beaver, Alaska M4.3 126 km
May 21, 2005 27 km E of Stevens Village, Alaska M4.3 150 km
Aug 25, 1993 57 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska M4.2 56 km
Jun 14, 2025 44 km WNW of Central, Alaska M4.2 142 km
Mar 25, 1992 27 km ESE of Beaver, Alaska M4.2 88 km
Nov 5, 1992 26 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.2 104 km
Apr 30, 1990 53 km N of Venetie, Alaska M4.2 53 km
Aug 18, 1993 59 km NNE of Venetie, Alaska M4.1 58 km
Apr 17, 2000 20 km E of Wiseman, Alaska M4.1 146 km
Aug 31, 2012 46 km SSW of Beaver, Alaska M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINGO (353,548 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 PINGO 353,548 22 km
1990 032018 333,571 60 km
2004 WINTER TRAIL 295,961 53 km
2005 NELSON MOUNTAIN 208,873 81 km
2003 HADWEENZIC 177,669 42 km
2005 SHEENJEK RIVER 117,276 76 km
2004 LOWER MOUTH 86,397 76 km
1988 832043 77,975 76 km
2022 NORTH FORK 60,304 97 km
2019 HADWEENZIC RIVER 57,466 48 km
2009 SHEENJEK 56,294 93 km
2022 SCHILLING CREEK 54,261 61 km
2003 CORNUCOPIA CREEK 52,461 30 km
1996 A 508 39,150 68 km
1992 A 414 BURNT MOUNTAIN 37,495 83 km
2010 CANVASBACK LAKE 34,913 67 km
2004 HAT LIE LAKES 29,454 91 km
1988 832086 23,571 65 km
2017 FORTY AND ONE HALF 23,341 64 km
1991 VEE SW 24 20,528 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -16°F (-27°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February -11°F (-24°C) 0.4 in
March -2°F (-19°C) 0.4 in
April 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 42°F (5°C) 0.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Wettest
September 40°F (5°C) 0.9 in
October 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
November -4°F (-20°C) 0.5 in
December -12°F (-24°C) 0.5 in

Venetie has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and April the driest (0.2").

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