Residents own ATVs, snowmachines and skiffs for fishing, hunting and recreation. No roads connect Chalkyitsik with other villages, although there is a winter trail to Fort Yukon. It is accessible by small riverboat. Chalkyitsik received cargo by barge at one time, but the service is no longer provided. Climate Chalkyitsik has a continental arctic climate, characterized by seasonal extremes of temperature.
Winters are long and harsh, summers warm and short.
Extreme temperatures have been measured from -71 to 97. Precipitation averages 6.5 inches, snowfall 43.4 inches. The school has a water treatment plant and watering point, although it is not in acceptable condition. Chalkyitsik needs funds to develop a sewage haul system, to relocate the landfill and construct an access road. Your comments and questions are welcome.