South Naknek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bristol Bay Borough County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
66
Population
1/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$35,259 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
$1,083
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $1,083/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
South Naknek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 37.6 sq mi (97.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.6755°N, 156.9941°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Bristol Bay Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 297 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | No Rating |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ukinrek Maars (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ukinrek Maars | Maar(s) | 91 m (299 ft) | 1977 | 98 km |
| Ugashik-Peulik | Stratovolcano | 1,474 m (4,836 ft) | 1814 | 109 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 110 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 121 km |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 126 km |
| Chiginagak | Stratovolcano | 2,221 m (7,287 ft) | 1998 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
South Naknek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.8").