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Shageluk, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
36
Population
3/sq mi density
28°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
871
Violent Crime/100K
2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shageluk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.9°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.6616°N, 159.5514°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bethel Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 327 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 100.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Michael | Shield(s) | 715 m (2,346 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 1.0 in |
Shageluk has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (0.7").