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Tatitlek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
23
Population
3/sq mi density
$61,875
Median Income
$22,835 per capita
37°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tatitlek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.8°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 559 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.8944°N, 146.6686°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Chugach Census Area County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 113 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 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 | 36 km |
| 1925 | GULF OF ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wrangell (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wrangell | Shield | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) | 1912 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in |
Tatitlek has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (2.0").