Happy Valley, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
773
Population
9/sq mi density
$55,521
Median Income
$41,778 per capita
$208,600
Home Value
$329,734 Zillow
37°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,521 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$208,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Happy Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. The area receives 100.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 88.2 sq mi (228.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.8985°N, 151.5289°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 102 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 | - | 39 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1883 | COOK INLET, AK | Explosion | 9.1 m | 8 | 119 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliamna (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 88 km |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 122 km |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in |
Happy Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 23°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (1.2").