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Savoonga, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
766 Population 130/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $18,839 per capita
$105,300 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
24°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
1,249 Violent Crime/100K 1,483 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Savoonga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average24.1°F
55% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation137 ft (42 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates63.6797°N, 170.4833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
674 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 23, 2025.

Nov 3, 1996 89 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia M5.2 126 km
Aug 9, 1996 93 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.9 143 km
Mar 12, 1997 90 km S of Savoonga, Alaska M4.6 89 km
Jan 16, 2018 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M4.5 106 km
Oct 16, 2017 77 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M4.5 115 km
Jan 24, 2007 144 km ESE of Savoonga, Alaska M4.4 144 km
Aug 9, 1996 87 km SE of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.4 147 km
Nov 21, 1996 64 km S of Lavrentiya, Russia M4.2 149 km
Sep 28, 2009 64 km E of Savoonga, Alaska M4.2 65 km
Mar 31, 2002 St. Lawrence Island, Alaska region M4.1 16 km
Jan 16, 2018 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M4.1 107 km
Jan 16, 2018 80 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M4.1 116 km
Jun 24, 2003 78 km SSE of Lorino, Russia M3.9 135 km
Jan 2, 2024 66 km S of Gambell, Alaska M3.9 82 km
Aug 15, 1996 83 km SSE of Lavrentiya, Russia M3.8 135 km
Jan 16, 2018 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M3.8 103 km
Jan 17, 2018 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M3.7 115 km
Oct 15, 2017 74 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M3.7 109 km
Jan 16, 2018 72 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M3.7 103 km
Jan 17, 2018 75 km SSW of Gambell, Alaska M3.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 1.0 in
February 2°F (-17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
March 5°F (-15°C) 1.1 in
April 15°F (-9°C) 0.9 in
May 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.9 in

Savoonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 2°F in February to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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