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Pelican, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
45
Population
82/sq mi density
$38,750
Median Income
$28,627 per capita
$171,400
Home Value
$472,854 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
2,641 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pelican has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 164.6 inches. The area receives 111.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.9592°N, 136.2151°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 524.6 m (1,721 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 524.6 m | 5 | 53 km |
| 1936 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 149.4 m | — | 88 km |
| 1853 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 120.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1874 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 24.4 m | — | 110 km |
| 1917 | TAKU INLET, JUNEAU, AK | Meteorological | 2.4 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 1880 | SITKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 107 km |
| 1972 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 2014 | PALMA BAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 61 km |
| 1927 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 31 km |
| 1900 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Edgecumbe (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Edgecumbe | Stratovolcano(es) | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -2220 | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 9.3 in |
Pelican has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 31°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 90.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.5") and June the driest (4.0").