Hollis, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
147
Population
2/sq mi density
$56,691
Median Income
$26,054 per capita
$229,400
Home Value
$294,630 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,691 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$229,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hollis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 66.0 sq mi (171.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.5155°N, 132.7019°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ketchikan International (KTN) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2013 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 166 km |
| Iskut-Unuk River Cones | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | 1800 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 10.1 in |
Hollis has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and June the driest (3.4").