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Newtok, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
40 Population 30/sq mi density
$83,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
31°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Newtok has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.4°F
42% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates60.9351°N, 164.6457°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKusilvak Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
489 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 64.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability100.0 / 100
Community Resilience5.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood No Rating
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 17, 2025.

Feb 23, 2013 19 km NNW of Eek, Alaska M4.4 148 km
Mar 11, 2013 18 km NNW of Eek, Alaska M3.4 148 km
Jan 23, 2025 30 km SSE of Nunam Iqua, Alaska M2.7 149 km
Jan 12, 2022 69 km SSW of Hooper Bay, Alaska M2.6 118 km
Jul 17, 2025 42 km SSW of Nunam Iqua, Alaska M2.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1 tornado (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2004 EF0 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS (69,482 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 INGAKSLUGWAT HILLS 69,482 51 km
2020 KOCHILAGOK HILL 29,730 78 km
2015 IZAVLKNEK RIVER 23,341 86 km
2002 AROPUK 19,915 71 km
2015 PUK PALIK LAKE 15,890 82 km
2020 MANOKINAK RIVER 12,674 44 km
2020 IZAVIKNEK RIVER 3,728 100 km
2007 KUKA 2,488 91 km
2016 AROPUK LAKE 2,266 59 km
2020 KGUN LAKE 1,691 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 1.1 in
March 15°F (-10°C) 0.9 in
April 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
October 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 1.4 in

Newtok has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (0.8").

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