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Gambell, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
464 Population 44/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $17,983 per capita
$77,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
25°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
1,249 Violent Crime/100K 1,483 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 19.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,300 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gambell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average24.9°F
54% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation17 ft (5 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates63.7759°N, 171.7148°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
713 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 23, 2025.

Nov 3, 1996 89 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia M5.2 130 km
Mar 12, 1997 90 km S of Savoonga, Alaska M4.6 110 km
Nov 5, 2017 48 km N of Provideniya, Russia M4.6 139 km
Oct 23, 2017 60 km NNE of Provideniya, Russia M4.5 138 km
Oct 16, 2017 77 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M4.5 78 km
Jan 16, 2018 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M4.5 75 km
Nov 21, 1996 64 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.2 143 km
Sep 28, 2009 64 km E of Savoonga, Alaska M4.2 125 km
Jan 16, 2018 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M4.1 75 km
Jan 16, 2018 80 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M4.1 80 km
Mar 31, 2002 St. Lawrence Island, Alaska region M4.1 52 km
Nov 21, 1997 45 km SSE of Lorino, Russia M4.0 149 km
Jun 7, 2018 51 km NNE of Provideniya, Russia M4.0 128 km
Jan 2, 2024 66 km S of Gambell, Alaska M3.9 66 km
Jun 24, 2003 78 km SSE of Lorino, Russia M3.9 128 km
Jan 16, 2018 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M3.8 74 km
Aug 15, 1996 83 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia M3.8 141 km
Jan 17, 2018 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M3.7 76 km
Nov 5, 2017 46 km NNE of Provideniya, Russia M3.7 132 km
Oct 15, 2017 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M3.7 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 1.2 in
February 6°F (-14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 8°F (-14°C) 1.4 in
April 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
May 29°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
June 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
August 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 1.3 in

Gambell has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 6°F in February to 45°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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