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Nikolai, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
89
Population
20/sq mi density
$36,250
Median Income
$33,173 per capita
$101,300
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
30°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
647
Violent Crime/100K
4,157 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nikolai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 29.8°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 425 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.9991°N, 154.3749°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 190 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.8 in |
Nikolai has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -2°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.5").