Port Protection, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
18
Population
5/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Protection has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.3 inches.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 408 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.3319°N, 133.6064°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ketchikan International (KTN) 100 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
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2013 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 123 km |
| 1972 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 151 km |
| Edgecumbe | Stratovolcano(es) | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -2220 | 153 km |
| Iskut-Unuk River Cones | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | 1800 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.4 in |
Port Protection has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.1") and June the driest (2.9").