Klukwan, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Skagway Municipality County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,375 median income, 15.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $550/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 245.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
Klukwan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 24°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (1.6").