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Naknek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bristol Bay Borough County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
458
Population
6/sq mi density
$91,875
Median Income
$66,026 per capita
$279,700
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,361
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
1,821
Violent Crime/100K
1,945 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,875 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$279,700 home value, $1,361/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Naknek 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 Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 82.2 sq mi (212.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.7852°N, 156.8859°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bristol Bay Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 290 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ukinrek Maars (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ukinrek Maars | Maar(s) | 91 m (299 ft) | 1977 | 108 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 112 km |
| Ugashik-Peulik | Stratovolcano | 1,474 m (4,836 ft) | 1814 | 119 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 120 km |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 125 km |
| Chiginagak | Stratovolcano | 2,221 m (7,287 ft) | 1998 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Naknek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.8").