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Shishmaref, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Nome Census Area County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
462
Population
200/sq mi density
$62,083
Median Income
$19,226 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
10.5% income on rent
23°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,249
Violent Crime/100K
1,483 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Shishmaref has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 22.7°F |
| 58% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.2330°N, 166.1253°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Nome Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Fairbanks International (FAI) 530 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Imuruk Lake (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imuruk Lake | Shield(s) | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 300 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.8 in |
Shishmaref has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from -1°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.6").