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Susitna, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
30 Population 0/sq mi density
33°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 6,733 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Susitna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average33.4°F
38% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation97 ft (30 m)
Area189.6 sq mi (491.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates61.5403°N, 150.5879°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyAnchorage Municipality County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.69"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.36 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience34.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

7,463 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

May 1, 1991 Central Alaska M6.3 113 km
Jun 24, 2015 46 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska M5.8 74 km
Dec 4, 2012 20 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska M5.8 35 km
May 24, 1995 26 km SSW of Anchorage, Alaska M5.5 64 km
Dec 2, 1992 29 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska M5.4 27 km
Mar 8, 2000 33 km N of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 93 km
Jul 4, 1996 33 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 36 km
Jun 22, 2009 36 km E of Skwentna, Alaska M5.4 45 km
Apr 25, 1994 19 km NE of Nikiski, Alaska M5.4 84 km
Feb 27, 2021 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska M5.3 43 km
Feb 27, 2021 5 km SSE of Point MacKenzie, Alaska M5.3 43 km
May 6, 1997 8 km NW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska M5.3 46 km
May 30, 2004 57 km W of Tyonek, Alaska M5.3 102 km
Jul 22, 1999 13 km ESE of Eagle River, Alaska M5.3 73 km
Jul 28, 2011 8 km NE of Skwentna, Alaska M5.3 68 km
Apr 26, 1991 14 km WNW of Anchorage, Alaska M5.2 40 km
Sep 17, 2019 28 km NW of Susitna, Alaska M5.2 26 km
May 30, 2017 32 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska M5.2 102 km
Dec 7, 1991 19 km E of Point Possession, Alaska M5.2 67 km
May 18, 1993 16 km WNW of Hope, Alaska M5.1 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1 tornado (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2024 EF0 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Spurr (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Spurr Stratovolcano 3,374 m (11,070 ft) 1992 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SU RIVER (7,050 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 SU RIVER 7,050 50 km
2015 SOCKEYE 6,538 38 km
2019 MCKINLEY 3,436 57 km
2010 EKLUTNA 1,941 89 km
2014 TYONEK 1,668 57 km
2019 DESHKA LANDING 1,285 27 km
2002 THURSDAY CREEK 1,046 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.6 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
April 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in

Susitna has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 6°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (1.2").

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