Chevak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

1.3 /5.0

F Poor

464 Population 407/sq mi density

$763 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent

30°F Avg Temperature 292 sunny days/yr

1,249 Violent Crime/100K 1,483 property/100K

Overall

1.3 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chevak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	29.8°F
	45% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	67 ft (20 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	407/sq mi
Coordinates	61.5296°N, 165.5941°W
Timezone	America/Anchorage
County	Kusilvak Census Area County
Nearest Airport	Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 516 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 8.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.28"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.67"

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)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 17, 2025.

Jun 4, 2018	85 km WNW of Hooper Bay, Alaska	M3.8	110 km
Mar 14, 2019	104 km W of Hooper Bay, Alaska	M3.0	131 km
Jan 16, 2006	10 km NE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska	M3.0	127 km
Mar 21, 2005	23 km WNW of Emmonak, Alaska	M2.9	148 km
Jan 23, 2025	30 km SSE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska	M2.7	97 km
Jan 12, 2022	69 km SSW of Hooper Bay, Alaska	M2.6	88 km
Jul 17, 2025	42 km SSW of Nunam Iqua, Alaska	M2.6	76 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS (69,482 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS	69,482	81 km
2020	KOCHILAGOK HILL	29,730	63 km
2020	MANOKINAK RIVER	12,674	66 km
2021	KONGISHLUK BAY	3,400	31 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	11°F (-12°C)	1.1 in
March	14°F (-10°C)	0.9 in
April	23°F (-5°C)	0.7 in	Driest
May	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in
June	47°F (9°C)	2.1 in
July	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	52°F (11°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
September	45°F (7°C)	4.3 in
October	33°F (0°C)	2.1 in
November	22°F (-6°C)	1.6 in
December	13°F (-11°C)	1.2 in

Chevak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 9°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (0.7").

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