Kake, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Petersburg Borough County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
598
Population
78/sq mi density
$50,833
Median Income
$26,162 per capita
$158,300
Home Value
$366,597 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $958/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches. The area receives 85.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.9753°N, 133.9037°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Petersburg Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 99 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.7 / 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 High |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 470.0 m (1,542 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2025 | TRACY ARM, AK | Meteorological | 470.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 1917 | TAKU INLET, JUNEAU, AK | Meteorological | 2.4 m | 1 | 137 km |
| 1880 | SITKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 127 km |
| 1972 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Edgecumbe (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Edgecumbe | Stratovolcano(es) | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -2220 | 112 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 161 km |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 13.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 11.8 in |
Kake has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 31°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 110.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and June the driest (5.0").