Kwethluk, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
852 Population 84/sq mi density
$48,056 Median Income $13,853 per capita
$63,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$48,056 median income, 23.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,700 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kwethluk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.4°F
42% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation18 ft (5 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.3 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates60.7933°N, 161.4310°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyBethel Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
384 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 64.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability100.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 23, 2013 19 km NNW of Eek, Alaska M4.4 61 km
Jan 26, 1991 35 km SSW of Holy Cross, Alaska M4.1 144 km
Mar 6, 2014 13 km WSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.9 123 km
Mar 20, 1997 Southern Alaska M3.8 113 km
Apr 4, 2004 17 km SSW of Aniak, Alaska M3.8 119 km
Apr 3, 2018 25 km SSE of Eek, Alaska M3.6 93 km
Jun 1, 2010 9 km SE of Tuluksak, Alaska M3.5 41 km
Aug 31, 2021 5 km S of Lower Kalskag, Alaska M3.5 95 km
Mar 26, 2015 117 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.4 134 km
Apr 22, 2009 3 km SE of Kalskag, Alaska M3.4 102 km
Mar 11, 2013 18 km NNW of Eek, Alaska M3.4 63 km
Feb 6, 2024 102 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M3.3 132 km
Feb 5, 2025 98 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M3.2 139 km
Mar 15, 2023 102 km SE of Akiak, Alaska M3.2 106 km
Sep 10, 2009 105 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M2.9 122 km
Jan 24, 2016 61 km S of Aniak, Alaska M2.9 96 km
May 4, 2019 104 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M2.8 142 km
Jun 1, 2016 115 km S of Chuathbaluk, Alaska M2.8 131 km
Feb 9, 2016 116 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M2.7 121 km
Jun 13, 2019 62 km N of Twin Hills, Alaska M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

1 tornado (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 14, 2004 EF0 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITEFISH LAKE 1 (70,979 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 WHITEFISH LAKE 1 70,979 87 km
2015 KUKA CREEK 4 70,232 90 km
2015 FOG RIVER 39,019 39 km
2015 BOGUS CREEK 26,393 77 km
2015 KWETHLUK RIVER 2 23,912 14 km
2022 KWETHLUK 10,593 40 km
2016 ISRATHORAK CREEK 6,179 72 km
2010 HAWK RIVER 5,712 45 km
2016 BOGUS CREEK 4,527 83 km
2019 LITTLE KASIGLUK 4,321 39 km
2002 KALSKAG 4,253 98 km
2006 TAKSLESLUK NORTH 4,025 82 km
2005 OTTER CREEK 3,111 62 km
2022 FORK CREEK 2,725 80 km
2016 GWEEK RIVER 1,380 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.9 in
March 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
October 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
November 19°F (-8°C) 1.8 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 1.1 in

Kwethluk has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.7").

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