Sunrise, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
20
Population
2/sq mi density
37°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunrise has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches. The area receives 214.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,636 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.8701°N, 149.4678°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.36 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 51.8 m (170 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 51.8 m | 139 | 115 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | - | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Spurr | Stratovolcano | 3,374 m (11,070 ft) | 1992 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
Sunrise has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (2.2").