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Wiseman, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
22 Population 0/sq mi density
23°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
659 Violent Crime/100K 3,840 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
659 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wiseman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-10°F Jan (-23°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average22.6°F
58% below US avg
January Average-10°F (-23°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,205 ft (977 m)
Area78.0 sq mi (202.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates67.4813°N, 150.1590°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
195 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.4 / 100
Community Resilience7.1 / 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 High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 1, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 80 km SW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.9 133 km
Mar 30, 1994 30 km WNW of Beaver, Alaska M4.6 146 km
Feb 17, 1990 130 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.6 143 km
Mar 10, 2004 83 km W of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.5 128 km
May 25, 2013 36 km NW of Stevens Village, Alaska M4.4 137 km
Apr 17, 2000 22 km ENE of Wiseman, Alaska M4.4 22 km
Aug 26, 2000 46 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska M4.3 123 km
Aug 23, 2003 117 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.3 148 km
Jun 4, 2003 32 km NE of Wiseman, Alaska M4.1 28 km
Apr 17, 2000 20 km E of Wiseman, Alaska M4.1 24 km
Jun 11, 2006 40 km WSW of Venetie, Alaska M4.0 148 km
Jul 8, 2021 136 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.0 141 km
Jul 29, 2023 136 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska M4.0 143 km
Jan 11, 2015 37 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska M3.9 117 km
Feb 10, 2014 65 km NNW of Venetie, Alaska M3.9 138 km
Aug 4, 2006 76 km W of Arctic Village, Alaska M3.9 145 km
Feb 8, 2020 45 km NNW of Venetie, Alaska M3.8 146 km
Feb 7, 1992 75 km NW of Venetie, Alaska M3.8 111 km
May 3, 2002 73 km WSW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska M3.8 148 km
Jun 25, 2018 16 km SSE of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska M3.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BONANZA (190,655 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 NORTH BONANZA 190,655 88 km
2005 CHAPMAN CREEK 165,403 46 km
2004 EVANSVILLE 137,996 84 km
2013 PROSPECT CREEK 61,848 81 km
2022 NORTH FORK 60,304 74 km
2022 LANSING CREEK 56,386 83 km
2015 HARDPAC CREEK 51,840 90 km
2022 DOUGLAS 23,266 68 km
2002 JIM RIVER 22,559 96 km
2005 JIM RIVER 3 20,181 71 km
2007 HODZANA RIVER 18,326 93 km
1991 131615 17,135 67 km
2009 EAGLE CREEK 2 9,824 60 km
2016 BEDROCK CREEK 6,228 97 km
1994 BTT NE 26 6,211 43 km
2022 BOATMAN 5,324 51 km
1991 BTT SW 60 4,868 97 km
2000 WILD 4,393 61 km
2015 FRISKY CREEK 4,276 53 km
2016 BONANZA 3,925 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -10°F (-23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February -4°F (-20°C) 0.5 in
March 0°F (-18°C) 0.4 in
April 17°F (-8°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
October 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in
November -0°F (-18°C) 0.7 in
December -6°F (-21°C) 0.7 in

Wiseman has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -10°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.3").

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