Fritz Creek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,432
Population
45/sq mi density
$85,893
Median Income
$46,374 per capita
$328,200
Home Value
$505,601 Zillow
$1,292
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,893 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$328,200 home value, $1,292/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fritz Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 83.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,255 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 54.0 sq mi (139.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.7469°N, 151.2886°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 108 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | GREWINGK, AK | Meteorological | 60.0 m | - | 17 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | - | 84 km |
| 1883 | COOK INLET, AK | Explosion | 9.1 m | 8 | 125 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliamna (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 105 km |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 128 km |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in |
Fritz Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 23°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and May the driest (0.7").