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Chignik Lake, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Lake and Peninsula Borough County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
31
Population
2/sq mi density
$187,500
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
1,821
Violent Crime/100K
1,945 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chignik Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 723 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.2732°N, 158.7934°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Lake and Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 462 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.7 / 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 Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2021 | KODIAK ISLAND, AK | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 121 km |
| 1938 | SHUMAGIN ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 92 km |
| 2020 | SHUMAGIN ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 134 km |
| 1989 | SEMIDI ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aniakchak (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aniakchak | Caldera | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) | 1931 | 78 km |
| Chiginagak | Stratovolcano | 2,221 m (7,287 ft) | 1998 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Chignik Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 25°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").