Skwentna, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
2.0
/5.0
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Fair
73
Population
0/sq mi density
$93,800
Home Value
$313,253 Zillow
35°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Skwentna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 445.9 sq mi (1,154.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8887°N, 151.2000°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 86 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.8 in |
Skwentna has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 9°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (1.1").