Wainwright, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
612
Population
59/sq mi density
$85,750
Median Income
$27,123 per capita
$109,100
Home Value
$290,656 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
46.3% income on rent
15°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$85,750 median income, 17.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wainwright has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 15°F (-9°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July.
Temperature
-11°F Jan (-24°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 14.8°F |
| 73% below US avg | |
| January Average | -11°F (-24°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.6582°N, 159.9852°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 512 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -7°F (-21°C) | 0.2 in |
Wainwright has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from -11°F in February to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and January the driest (0.2").