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Adak, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
141
Population
4/sq mi density
$50,000
Median Income
$51,494 per capita
$78,000
Home Value
40°F
Avg Temperature
255 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Adak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 68.2 sq mi (176.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9099°N, 176.5981°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 1,186 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1957 | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 2 | 81 km |
| 1986 | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 133 km |
| 1996 | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 81 km |
| 2008 | KASATOCHI VOLCANO, ALEUTIAN IS, AK | Astronomical | 0.2 m | — | 81 km |
| 1996 | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 51 km |
| 1971 | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Moffett (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Moffett | Stratovolcano | 1,196 m (3,924 ft) | -1600 | 11 km |
| Kanaga | Stratovolcano | 1,307 m (4,288 ft) | 2012 | 39 km |
| Tanaga | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | 1914 | 106 km |
| Korovin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | 2007 | 174 km |
| Atka | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,448 m (4,751 ft) | 1812 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in |
Adak has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 32°F in January to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (2.1").