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Klawock, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
744
Population
1,094/sq mi density
$49,063
Median Income
$36,097 per capita
$249,000
Home Value
$366,597 Zillow
$957
Median Rent
18.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
1,266
Violent Crime/100K
1,582 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$249,000 home value, $957/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,266 violent crimes/100K (233% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Klawock 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. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,094/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.5564°N, 133.0861°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ketchikan International (KTN) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 176 km |
| Iskut-Unuk River Cones | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | 1800 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 13.2 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 13.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 20.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 15.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 14.5 in |
Klawock has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 135.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.3") and July the driest (6.0").