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Chenega, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
54
Population
2/sq mi density
$506
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
1,012
Violent Crime/100K
1,012 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,012 violent crimes/100K (166% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chenega has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 137.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 232 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.0920°N, 147.9947°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Chugach Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 101 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 51.8 m (170 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 51.8 m | 139 | 98 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1925 | GULF OF ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 111 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in |
Chenega has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 30°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (2.3").