Gustavus, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
610
Population
17/sq mi density
$64,167
Median Income
$39,086 per capita
$276,500
Home Value
$325,402 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$276,500 home value, $1,106/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gustavus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 72.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.4347°N, 135.7282°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 524.6 m (1,721 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 524.6 m | 5 | 55 km |
| 1936 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 149.4 m | - | 82 km |
| 1853 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 120.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 1874 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 24.4 m | - | 109 km |
| 1994 | SKAGWAY, AK | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1917 | TAKU INLET, JUNEAU, AK | Meteorological | 2.4 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1907 | SKAGWAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 119 km |
| 2014 | PALMA BAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 73 km |
| 1927 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
| 1900 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Edgecumbe (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Edgecumbe | Stratovolcano(es) | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -2220 | 154 km |
| Atlin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.5 in |
Gustavus has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 28°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (2.5").