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Mosquito Lake, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Skagway Municipality County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
137
Population
2/sq mi density
$102,407
Median Income
$64,201 per capita
$329,600
Home Value
$325,402 Zillow
37°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
154
Violent Crime/100K
1,654 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,407 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$329,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mosquito Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 245.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.1°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,203 ft (1,281 m) |
| Area | 76.5 sq mi (198.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4751°N, 136.1991°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Skagway Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 97 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 126 km |
| 1936 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 149.4 m | — | 110 km |
| 1853 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 120.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1874 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 24.4 m | — | 122 km |
| 1994 | SKAGWAY, AK | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1 | 51 km |
| 1907 | SKAGWAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 40 km |
| 2014 | PALMA BAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 2017 | SKAGWAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 48 km |
| 1900 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alligator Lake (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alligator Lake | Volcanic field | 2,217 m (7,274 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Atlin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
Mosquito Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 17°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (1.6").