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Atka, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
26
Population
3/sq mi density
$112,500
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
1,045 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Atka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2115°N, 174.2135°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 1,098 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Tsunami History
3 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 | 125 km |
| 1986 | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 86 km |
| 2008 | KASATOCHI VOLCANO, ALEUTIAN IS, AK | Astronomical | 0.2 m | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Atka (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Atka | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,448 m (4,751 ft) | 1812 | 14 km |
| Korovin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | 2007 | 19 km |
| Seguam | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 1993 | 117 km |
| Moffett | Stratovolcano | 1,196 m (3,924 ft) | -1600 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in |
Atka has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 33°F in March to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (2.2").