Moving to Alaska from Sudan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sudan to Alaska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sudan to Alaska. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Juneau averages 49°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Sudan to Alaska.
people moved from Sudan to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Alaska compared to Sudan.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Sudan performs better than Alaska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Alaska performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Alaska performs significantly better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Alaska performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Sources: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Bank (2024–2025), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Khartoum | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 56°/42°F (13°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 61°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 42°/33°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Juneau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°C) |
Data:
Sudan Meteorological Authority,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Sudan passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Alaska?
From major Alaska cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Sudan and Alaska are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Alaska compared to Sudan?
Sudan performs better than Alaska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Alaska compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Juneau is 49°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Juneau receives around 92.2 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Alaska?
The official language in Alaska is English. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
