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Ninilchik, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,009
Population
5/sq mi density
$53,125
Median Income
$33,004 per capita
$251,600
Home Value
$197,457 Zillow
$922
Median Rent
42.2% income on rent
34°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
595
Violent Crime/100K
4,481 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$251,600 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
595 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ninilchik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 514 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 207.2 sq mi (536.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.0613°N, 151.4042°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 90 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)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | GREWINGK, AK | Meteorological | 60.0 m | — | 52 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1883 | COOK INLET, AK | Explosion | 9.1 m | 8 | 134 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iliamna (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 94 km |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 138 km |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in |
Ninilchik has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 13°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and May the driest (1.3").