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Port Clarence, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
17 Population 1/sq mi density
28°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
1,249 Violent Crime/100K 1,483 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Clarence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 80.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average28.0°F
48% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area35.0 sq mi (90.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates65.1095°N, 166.7647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyNome Census Area County
Nearest AirportFairbanks International (FAI)
551 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 80.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"
Driest Month (May) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.1 / 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 High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

300 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 21, 2011 12 km N of Port Clarence, Alaska M5.0 30 km
Aug 9, 1996 93 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.9 143 km
Jul 9, 2016 44 km NNE of Brevig Mission, Alaska M4.8 72 km
Jun 18, 2000 79 km NW of White Mountain, Alaska M4.7 115 km
Aug 30, 1992 27 km NNW of Nome, Alaska M4.7 68 km
Feb 16, 2025 33 km SW of Wales, Alaska M4.6 91 km
Feb 3, 2025 26 km SSW of Wales, Alaska M4.6 81 km
Jan 16, 2024 65 km NE of Teller, Alaska M4.5 91 km
Aug 27, 1996 43 km E of Teller, Alaska M4.4 63 km
May 13, 2010 37 km NNW of Brevig Mission, Alaska M4.4 62 km
Aug 9, 1996 87 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.4 146 km
Apr 25, 2014 6 km E of Brevig Mission, Alaska M4.4 32 km
Oct 22, 2003 34 km ESE of Wales, Alaska M4.4 50 km
Jul 14, 1997 46 km NNW of Solomon, Alaska M4.4 97 km
May 21, 1997 15 km NNW of Port Clarence, Alaska M4.3 33 km
Mar 8, 2015 49 km S of Nome, Alaska M4.3 137 km
Jul 17, 2016 43 km NNE of Brevig Mission, Alaska M4.2 71 km
Mar 22, 2017 62 km S of Diomede, Alaska M4.2 106 km
Apr 21, 1994 33 km NNW of Solomon, Alaska M4.2 97 km
Mar 4, 1990 9 km SW of Solomon, Alaska M4.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Imuruk Lake (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Imuruk Lake Shield(s) 610 m (2,001 ft) 300 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OME NW 60 (3,539 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 OME NW 60 3,539 42 km
2004 QUARTZ CREEK 2 2,274 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.9 in
February 1°F (-17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
March 4°F (-16°C) 0.7 in
April 15°F (-9°C) 0.6 in
May 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Driest
June 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.9 in

Port Clarence has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 1°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (0.5").

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