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Sitka, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Sitka City and Borough County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,393
Population
3/sq mi density
$101,207
Median Income
$45,532 per capita
$442,100
Home Value
$472,854 Zillow
$1,350
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
188
Violent Crime/100K
1,974 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$101,207 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$442,100 home value, $1,350/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sitka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2,870.1 sq mi (7,433.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.1932°N, 135.3674°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Sitka City and Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | TAKU INLET, JUNEAU, AK | Meteorological | 2.4 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1880 | SITKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 44 km |
| 1972 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 46 km |
| 1927 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Edgecumbe (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Edgecumbe | Stratovolcano(es) | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -2220 | 28 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 11.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 9.7 in |
Sitka has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 33°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 96.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.8") and June the driest (4.1").