Ouzinkie, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
97
Population
18/sq mi density
$27,813
Median Income
$28,649 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$27,813 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ouzinkie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 102.5 inches. The area receives 70.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 337 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.9247°N, 152.4624°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kodiak Island Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 240 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1788 | ALASKA PENINSULA, AK | Earthquake | 30.0 m | - | 108 km |
| 1854 | KODIAK ISLAND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 107 km |
| 1970 | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katmai (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 152 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 159 km |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 169 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 11.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.5 in | Driest |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 10.7 in |
Ouzinkie has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 30°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 102.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and March the driest (5.5").