Port Alexander, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
26
Population
7/sq mi density
$37,917
Median Income
$21,281 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$472,854 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Alexander experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 162.0 inches. The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.2376°N, 134.6528°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ketchikan International (KTN) 130 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively 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: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1880 | SITKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 118 km |
| 2013 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 94 km |
| 1972 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Edgecumbe (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Edgecumbe | Stratovolcano(es) | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -2220 | 113 km |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 16.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 11.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 11.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 19.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 19.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 18.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 19.6 in |
Port Alexander has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 162.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.9") and June the driest (6.7").