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Mendeltna, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
58 Population 0/sq mi density
26°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
471 Violent Crime/100K 2,331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mendeltna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 54.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

-5°F Jan (-21°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average26.3°F
51% below US avg
January Average-5°F (-21°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,506 ft (764 m)
Area451.7 sq mi (1,169.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates62.1461°N, 146.7580°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyChugach Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
126 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 54.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience24.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
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 Very Low
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

May 31, 2021 73 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska M6.1 84 km
Nov 3, 2002 23 km NNW of Paxson, Alaska M5.6 138 km
Nov 3, 2002 23 km N of Paxson, Alaska M5.6 140 km
Apr 8, 2021 28 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska M5.5 150 km
Nov 3, 2002 19 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska M5.4 139 km
Nov 3, 2002 45 km WNW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska M5.4 149 km
Dec 28, 1990 49 km S of Cantwell, Alaska M5.3 138 km
Feb 6, 2022 72 km S of Cantwell, Alaska M5.2 120 km
Jan 24, 2003 31 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.1 150 km
May 13, 1993 9 km ESE of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska M5.1 30 km
Aug 25, 2004 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska M5.1 65 km
Nov 5, 2002 28 km NE of Paxson, Alaska M5.0 147 km
Feb 17, 1995 4 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska M5.0 95 km
Nov 5, 2002 Central Alaska M4.9 146 km
Nov 26, 1990 21 km SE of Susitna North, Alaska M4.9 144 km
Nov 3, 2002 14 km N of Paxson, Alaska M4.9 134 km
Sep 24, 2022 Southern Alaska M4.8 95 km
Nov 4, 2002 21 km ENE of Paxson, Alaska M4.8 140 km
Jul 27, 1995 Southern Alaska M4.8 77 km
Nov 3, 2002 19 km N of Paxson, Alaska M4.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 51.8 m (170 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK Eruption + Earthquake 51.8 m 139 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wrangell Shield 4,278 m (14,035 ft) 1912 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALPHABET HILLS (34,657 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 ALPHABET HILLS 34,657 61 km
2019 TOKAINA 2 14,741 37 km
2013 TABERT LAKE 1,525 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -5°F (-21°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 2°F (-16°C) 0.7 in
March 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in
April 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 38°F (4°C) 0.8 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
October 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
November 8°F (-13°C) 0.8 in
December -2°F (-19°C) 0.9 in

Mendeltna has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -5°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.4").

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