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St. Michael, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
220 Population 10/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $13,303 per capita
28°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,249 Violent Crime/100K 1,483 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 16.9% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Michael has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average27.6°F
49% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation101 ft (31 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates63.4585°N, 162.1345°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKusilvak Census Area County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
420 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability100.0 / 100
Community Resilience5.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood No Rating
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 18, 2024.

Dec 15, 1997 17 km E of Golovin, Alaska M4.5 125 km
Apr 30, 2001 22 km SW of White Mountain, Alaska M4.4 141 km
May 18, 1995 15 km N of Elim, Alaska M4.3 144 km
Jul 28, 2005 18 km SSW of White Mountain, Alaska M4.3 139 km
Jun 16, 2023 30 km SSW of White Mountain, Alaska M4.3 130 km
Aug 13, 2002 40 km SSE of Solomon, Alaska M4.1 127 km
Jul 31, 1993 10 km SSW of Elim, Alaska M4.0 121 km
Sep 18, 2024 19 km WSW of Unalakleet, Alaska M4.0 63 km
Jun 13, 2023 29 km WSW of Golovin, Alaska M3.9 127 km
Sep 24, 1993 41 km S of Solomon, Alaska M3.9 139 km
May 25, 1996 9 km SE of Golovin, Alaska M3.9 120 km
Jul 21, 2005 8 km SSW of White Mountain, Alaska M3.9 145 km
May 25, 1996 8 km WNW of Golovin, Alaska M3.8 133 km
Jul 12, 2005 12 km SSW of White Mountain, Alaska M3.8 140 km
Jan 27, 2022 53 km S of Elim, Alaska M3.7 77 km
Aug 8, 2021 23 km SSE of Golovin, Alaska M3.7 105 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km NNE of Stebbins, Alaska M3.6 55 km
Jan 22, 1992 51 km NE of Unalakleet, Alaska M3.5 130 km
Apr 14, 2010 82 km NNW of Emmonak, Alaska M3.4 142 km
Jun 24, 2005 19 km SSW of Elim, Alaska M3.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Michael (1 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Michael Shield(s) 715 m (2,346 ft) Unknown 1 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SISTERS (31,132 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 SISTERS 31,132 37 km
2017 TOIK HILL 16,983 41 km
1991 132242 14,334 97 km
2015 APOON 14,058 63 km
2017 NONVALNUK 12,147 29 km
2000 PASTOLIAK RIVER 12,003 69 km
2015 EGAVIK 10,147 99 km
2015 GOLSOVIA 3 7,772 48 km
2017 KOGOK 3 6,137 44 km
2017 ROMANOFF 3,149 45 km
1991 132239 3,047 50 km
2017 KOGOK RIVER 2,678 38 km
2014 THE SISTERS 2,598 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 6°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in
April 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
May 38°F (4°C) 0.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
November 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 1.0 in

St. Michael has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 4°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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