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Manokotak, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Dillingham Census Area County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
693 Population 9/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $22,737 per capita
$85,900 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
1,821 Violent Crime/100K 1,945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Manokotak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation65 ft (20 m)
Area73.7 sq mi (190.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates58.7273°N, 158.9064°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyDillingham Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
351 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 47.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.0 / 100
Community Resilience32.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M3.2 on Mar 17, 2025.

May 1, 1990 19 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M6.6 139 km
Jul 23, 2016 26 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M5.5 145 km
May 9, 1998 35 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M5.4 140 km
Feb 27, 2003 37 km S of King Salmon, Alaska M5.3 137 km
Jun 13, 2010 Alaska Peninsula M4.9 128 km
May 9, 1998 36 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M4.9 142 km
Feb 10, 1994 76 km NNW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.4 128 km
Jun 4, 1998 44 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M4.3 149 km
Nov 6, 1994 18 km W of Naknek, Alaska M4.3 90 km
Mar 27, 2015 27 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M4.3 133 km
Jan 13, 2004 18 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska M4.2 139 km
May 12, 1998 42 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M4.2 147 km
May 16, 1992 10 km SE of Togiak, Alaska M4.2 84 km
May 31, 2016 20 km S of King Salmon, Alaska M4.1 130 km
Sep 25, 2001 68 km WSW of Egegik, Alaska M4.0 73 km
May 22, 1998 42 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M4.0 148 km
Feb 9, 1994 79 km NW of Aleknagik, Alaska M4.0 123 km
Sep 27, 2001 65 km WSW of Egegik, Alaska M3.9 77 km
Jun 4, 1998 44 km SE of Egegik, Alaska M3.9 150 km
Jan 10, 2025 41 km SSE of Egegik, Alaska M3.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ukinrek Maars (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ukinrek Maars Maar(s) 91 m (299 ft) 1977 172 km
Ugashik-Peulik Stratovolcano 1,474 m (4,836 ft) 1814 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IOWITHLA RIVER (43,424 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 IOWITHLA RIVER 43,424 69 km
2015 GECHIAK LAKE 16,919 98 km
2012 SNAKE RIVER 15,244 27 km
1991 TWIN 11,889 88 km
2022 TUKLUNG RIVER 6,675 37 km
2015 COPENHAGEN CREEK 5,335 79 km
2015 COPENHAGEN 3,207 87 km
2019 ONGIVINUK RIVER 2,831 84 km
2015 LITTLE KOKWOK 2,233 99 km
2022 ONGOKE RIVER 1,479 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.5 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
June 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.8 in

Manokotak has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 16°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (0.9").

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