Yakutat, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Yakutat City and Borough County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
506
Population
5/sq mi density
$80,625
Median Income
$50,644 per capita
$185,000
Home Value
$325,402 Zillow
$1,276
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,625 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,000 home value, $1,276/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Yakutat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 140.4 inches. The area receives 147.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 100.4 sq mi (259.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.5636°N, 139.6062°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Yakutat City and Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 198 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 193.0 m (633 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2015 | TAAN FJORD, AK | Meteorological | 193.0 m | - | 111 km |
| 1899 | YAKUTAT BAY, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 61.0 m | - | 53 km |
| 1905 | DISENCHANTMENT BAY, AK | Meteorological | 33.5 m | - | 49 km |
| 1899 | CAPE YAKATAGA, AK | Earthquake | 3.1 m | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 12.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 10.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 19.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 18.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 13.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 13.9 in |
Yakutat has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 29°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 140.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.0") and June the driest (5.4").