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Nanwalek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
208
Population
25/sq mi density
$68,250
Median Income
$18,120 per capita
$141,700
Home Value
$253,137 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
595
Violent Crime/100K
4,481 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,250 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
595 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Nanwalek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.3338°N, 151.9296°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 143 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 56 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1883 | COOK INLET, AK | Explosion | 9.1 m | 8 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Augustine (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 85 km |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 101 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Nanwalek has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 26°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (1.7").