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Seldovia, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
174
Population
446/sq mi density
$84,750
Median Income
$45,263 per capita
$195,000
Home Value
$253,137 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
595
Violent Crime/100K
4,481 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,000 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
595 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Seldovia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4395°N, 151.7104°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 133 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | GREWINGK, AK | Meteorological | 60.0 m | — | 40 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 1883 | COOK INLET, AK | Explosion | 9.1 m | 8 | 96 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Augustine (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 98 km |
| Iliamna | Stratovolcano | 3,053 m (10,016 ft) | 1876 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Seldovia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 26°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (1.7").