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Cordova, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,405
Population
39/sq mi density
$88,538
Median Income
$41,550 per capita
$384,500
Home Value
$363,734 Zillow
$1,359
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$88,538 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$384,500 home value, $1,359/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cordova has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 148.7 inches. The area receives 99.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.5301°N, 145.6421°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Chugach Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 153 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
2 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 | 101 km |
| 1925 | GULF OF ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
Cordova has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 24°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (4.3").