Moose Pass, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
4.6
/5.0
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Excellent
79
Population
4/sq mi density
$113,889
Median Income
$55,052 per capita
36°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$113,889 median income, 7.8% unemployment
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Moose Pass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 90.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.7°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,374 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 17.7 sq mi (45.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.5059°N, 149.4684°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.36 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | GREWINGK, AK | Meteorological | 60.0 m | - | 134 km |
| 1964 | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 51.8 m | 139 | 124 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | - | 70 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | - | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in |
Moose Pass has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (1.7").