Whittier, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
471
Population
38/sq mi density
$57,188
Median Income
$33,055 per capita
$83,500
Home Value
$405,601 Zillow
$965
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,188 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $965/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Whittier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 197.3 inches. The area receives 268.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7773°N, 148.6637°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 52 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 | 73 km |
| 2024 | PEDERSEN LAGOON, AK | Meteorological | 17.0 m | - | 116 km |
| 2022 | RESURRECTION BAY, AK | Meteorological | 0.1 m | - | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 18.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 16.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 13.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 14.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 14.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 9.2 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 16.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 22.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 21.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 18.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 19.8 in |
Whittier has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 28°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 197.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (22.5") and June the driest (9.2").