Newhalen, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
100
Population
17/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$28,240 per capita
$203,100
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
38°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$203,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Newhalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 87.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 119 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.7371°N, 154.9024°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 194 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.1 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1883 | COOK INLET, AK | Explosion | 9.1 m | 8 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Augustine (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 93 km |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 106 km |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 162 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 167 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Newhalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 18°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (0.8").