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Weather & Climate in Womens Bay, AK

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Womens Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area44.0 sq mi (114.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates57.6870°N, 152.6847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
CountyKodiak Island Borough County
Nearest AirportTed Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
259 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Oct) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience18.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

2,569 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Dec 6, 1999 26 km SSE of Karluk, Alaska M7.0 106 km 44 km
Jan 10, 2001 47 km S of Old Harbor, Alaska M6.9 108 km 36 km
Jul 11, 2000 24 km SSW of Larsen Bay, Alaska M6.5 98 km 43 km
Dec 7, 1999 29 km N of Akhiok, Alaska M6.4 108 km 44 km
Jul 19, 2001 107 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska M5.9 132 km 36 km
May 27, 2019 61 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska M5.8 131 km 64 km
Nov 8, 1998 101 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.7 134 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2017 61 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska M5.6 102 km 63 km
Mar 8, 1990 35 km N of Aleneva, Alaska M5.6 79 km 73 km
Jan 20, 2004 82 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska M5.5 105 km 46 km
Jul 11, 2000 23 km SSE of Karluk, Alaska M5.5 101 km 38 km
Aug 26, 1999 68 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska M5.5 137 km 91 km
Dec 1, 2012 81 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska M5.4 118 km 85 km
May 11, 2017 69 km SE of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.4 105 km 10 km
Feb 21, 2023 43 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.4 97 km 12 km
Mar 8, 2000 27 km SW of Larsen Bay, Alaska M5.4 101 km 40 km
Sep 12, 1992 50 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska M5.3 146 km 47 km
Jan 10, 2001 55 km S of Old Harbor, Alaska M5.3 117 km 32 km
Dec 6, 1999 33 km N of Akhiok, Alaska M5.3 100 km 42 km
Jan 2, 2009 62 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska M5.3 90 km 64 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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.

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).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TWIN CREEKS (3,418 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 TWIN CREEKS 3,418 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 6.9 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 5.2 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.9 in Coldest
April 32°F (0°C) 4.9 in
May 38°F (3°C) 5.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 7.0 in
October 38°F (3°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 32°F (0°C) 6.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.5 in

Womens Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 28°F in March to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (3.9").

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