Weather & Climate in Kake, AK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 85.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.9753°N, 133.9037°W |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage |
| County | Petersburg Borough County |
| Nearest Airport | Juneau International (JNU) 99 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 | No Rating |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 12, 2003 | 47 km SSW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M5.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 69 km WNW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M5.9 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Dec 16, 1998 | 39 km SW of Sitka, Alaska | M4.6 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 27 km W of Port Alexander, Alaska | M4.5 | 110 km | 25 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 51 km WSW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M4.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 44 km SW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2013 | 42 km SW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2013 | 58 km SW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M3.9 | 148 km | 21 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 62 km WSW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M3.8 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Jan 5, 2013 | 33 km WSW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M3.8 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Sep 13, 1998 | 69 km SW of Sitka, Alaska | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 56 km SW of Sitka, Alaska | M3.6 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 57 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 62 km WNW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M3.6 | 123 km | 15 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 11 km NW of Sitka, Alaska | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2001 | 58 km SW of Sitka, Alaska | M3.5 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Jun 22, 2002 | 55 km SW of Sitka, Alaska | M3.5 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Mar 9, 1997 | 48 km SW of Sitka, Alaska | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 50 km SW of Port Alexander, Alaska | M3.5 | 141 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 470.0 m (1,542 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2025 | TRACY ARM, AK | Meteorological | 470.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 1917 | TAKU INLET, JUNEAU, AK | Meteorological | 2.4 m | 1 | 137 km |
| 1880 | SITKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 127 km |
| 1972 | SE. ALASKA, AK | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Edgecumbe (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Edgecumbe | Stratovolcano(es) | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -2220 | 112 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 161 km |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 13.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 11.8 in |
Kake has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 31°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 110.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and June the driest (5.0").