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Nelson Lagoon, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Aleutians East Borough County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
83
Population
0/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$34,406 per capita
$141,700
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
871
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelson Lagoon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 67.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 81 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 247.0 sq mi (639.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.8366°N, 161.6358°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Aleutians East Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 558 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.7 / 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 | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 88.0 m (289 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1788 | SHUMAGIN ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 88.0 m | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pavlof (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pavlof | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 2016 | 49 km |
| Emmons Lake | Caldera | 1,436 m (4,711 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Amak | Stratovolcano | 488 m (1,601 ft) | 1796 | 106 km |
| Frosty | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Shishaldin | Stratovolcano | 2,857 m (9,373 ft) | 2020 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in |
Nelson Lagoon has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 26°F in February to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (1.8").