Wiseman, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
22
Population
0/sq mi density
23°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches.
Temperature
-10°F Jan (-23°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 22.6°F |
| 58% below US avg | |
| January Average | -10°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,205 ft (977 m) |
| Area | 78.0 sq mi (202.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.4813°N, 150.1590°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 195 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | -5°F (-20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.9 in |
Wiseman has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -10°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.5").