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Klukwan, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Skagway Municipality County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
89
Population
71/sq mi density
$24,375
Median Income
$22,984 per capita
$66,000
Home Value
$325,402 Zillow
$550
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
154
Violent Crime/100K
1,654 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,375 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Klukwan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 215 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4019°N, 135.8826°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Skagway Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.8 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
9 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 | 123 km |
| 1936 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 149.4 m | — | 113 km |
| 1853 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 120.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1874 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 24.4 m | — | 129 km |
| 1994 | SKAGWAY, AK | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1 | 35 km |
| 1907 | SKAGWAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 24 km |
| 2014 | PALMA BAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 2017 | SKAGWAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 66 km |
| 1900 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alligator Lake (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alligator Lake | Volcanic field | 2,217 m (7,274 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Atlin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
Klukwan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 20°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (1.7").