Womens Bay, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
994
Population
23/sq mi density
$102,292
Median Income
$51,689 per capita
$462,600
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$102,292 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$462,600 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Womens Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 inches. The area receives 70.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 44.0 sq mi (114.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.6870°N, 152.6847°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Kodiak Island Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) 259 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1788 | ALASKA PENINSULA, AK | Earthquake | 30.0 m | - | 79 km |
| 1854 | KODIAK ISLAND, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 87 km |
| 1970 | ANDREANOF ISLANDS, AK | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katmai (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Katmai | Stratovolcano | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) | 1912 | 150 km |
| Trident | Stratovolcano | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) | 1974 | 155 km |
| Martin | Stratovolcano | 1,863 m (6,112 ft) | 1953 | 167 km |
| Augustine | Lava dome(s) | 1,252 m (4,108 ft) | 2006 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 8.8 in |
Womens Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 31°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (4.5").