Tenakee Springs, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Sitka City and Borough County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
172
Population
13/sq mi density
$54,375
Median Income
$49,509 per capita
$307,100
Home Value
$472,854 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 25.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$307,100 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tenakee Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. The area receives 90.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,092 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.7901°N, 135.1354°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Sitka City and Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 524.6 m (1,721 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 524.6 m | 5 | 111 km |
| 2025 | TRACY ARM, AK | Meteorological | 470.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 1936 | LITUYA BAY, AK | Meteorological | 149.4 m | - | 146 km |
| 1917 | TAKU INLET, JUNEAU, AK | Meteorological | 2.4 m | 1 | 74 km |
| 1880 | SITKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 102 km |
| 1972 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 113 km |
| 2014 | PALMA BAY, AK | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 124 km |
| 1927 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Edgecumbe (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Edgecumbe | Stratovolcano(es) | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -2220 | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 7.9 in |
Tenakee Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 31°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and May the driest (2.5").