Skagway, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Skagway Municipality County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,212
Population
128/sq mi density
$85,893
Median Income
$54,622 per capita
$415,900
Home Value
$325,402 Zillow
$1,228
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
189
Violent Crime/100K
377 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$85,893 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$415,900 home value, $1,228/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Skagway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 44.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,052 ft (625 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4644°N, 135.2757°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Skagway Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 524.6 m (1,721 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 524.6 m | 5 | 146 km |
| 1936 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 149.4 m | - | 142 km |
| 1994 | SKAGWAY, AK | Meteorological | 9.0 m | 1 | 4 km |
| 1907 | SKAGWAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 13 km |
| 2017 | SKAGWAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alligator Lake (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alligator Lake | Volcanic field | 2,217 m (7,274 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Atlin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Skagway has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 27°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (1.1").