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Naukati Bay, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
97 Population 20/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr
1,266 Violent Crime/100K 1,582 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,266 violent crimes/100K (233% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Naukati Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation533 ft (162 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates55.8741°N, 133.1950°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County
Nearest AirportKetchikan International (KTN)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.2"
135% above US avg
Wettest Month (Oct) 21.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.8 / 100
Community Resilience44.4 / 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 Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood No Rating
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

335 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 5, 2025.

Jan 5, 2013 110 km SW of Edna Bay, Alaska M7.5 127 km
Jun 28, 2004 98 km WSW of Craig, Alaska M6.8 123 km
Jul 12, 2003 47 km SSW of Port Alexander, Alaska M5.9 105 km
Jan 31, 2013 92 km SSW of Port Alexander, Alaska M5.9 121 km
Jan 14, 2013 116 km WSW of Craig, Alaska M5.5 137 km
Jan 5, 2013 107 km WSW of Craig, Alaska M5.2 129 km
Jan 8, 2013 98 km SSW of Port Alexander, Alaska M4.9 124 km
Jul 4, 2004 110 km SW of Craig, Alaska M4.9 137 km
Mar 9, 2019 Southeastern Alaska M4.8 127 km
Jan 5, 2013 79 km SSW of Port Alexander, Alaska M4.7 129 km
Jan 9, 2013 Southeastern Alaska M4.7 121 km
Jan 5, 2013 off the coast of Southeastern Alaska M4.7 131 km
Dec 16, 1998 110 km SSW of Port Alexander, Alaska M4.6 133 km
Jan 5, 2013 115 km WSW of Craig, Alaska M4.5 134 km
Jan 6, 2013 67 km SSW of Port Alexander, Alaska M4.5 125 km
Jul 9, 2001 27 km W of Port Alexander, Alaska M4.5 124 km
May 27, 2013 84 km SSW of Port Alexander, Alaska M4.4 120 km
Jan 15, 2025 91 km S of Port Alexander, Alaska M4.4 113 km
Jan 8, 2013 51 km WSW of Port Alexander, Alaska M4.3 137 km
Apr 29, 2013 60 km ENE of Thoms Place, Alaska M4.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2013 SE. ALASKA, AK Eruption + Earthquake 1.5 m 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. Volcanic field 50 m (164 ft) Unknown 70 km
Hoodoo Mountain Subglacial 1,850 m (6,070 ft) -7050 155 km
Iskut-Unuk River Cones Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,880 m (6,168 ft) 1800 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 14.3 in
February 35°F (2°C) 11.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 10.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 9.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 8.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 8.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 14.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 21.8 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 16.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 15.4 in Coldest

Naukati Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 143.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.8") and July the driest (6.3").

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