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Alakanuk, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
997
Population
31/sq mi density
$39,667
Median Income
$11,599 per capita
$828
Median Rent
13.4% income on rent
28°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
1,249
Violent Crime/100K
1,483 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alakanuk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 80.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 39.6 sq mi (102.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.7110°N, 164.6497°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kusilvak Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 487 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| 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 Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in |
Alakanuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 6°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (0.7").