The area has a cold, continental climate with extreme temperature differences. Record temperatures have been recorded from -65 to above 90. The annual precipitation averages 13 inches, with 70 inches of snowfall. The Koyukuk River is ice-free from May through September. Facilities Piped water and sewer has existed in Huslia since 1974.
Water is derived from a well and is treated.
Most homes are on the piped water system, although only half are connected to the sewer system with full plumbing. Others use honeybuckets or septic systems. Funds have been provided to connect 25 new HUD homes and 11 others to the piped water and sewer system, including indoor plumbing. Funds have been requested to replace the water storage tank, water treatment, washeteria, and landfill. The landfill is not permitted.