Temperatures range from 20 to 60 degrees. Precipitation averages 60 inches per year. There are frequent severe storms in the winter, and calm, foggy weather in summer. The water is supplied by a stream northwest of the City and stored in two 30,000-gallon water tanks before distribution. All homes are connected to a piped water and sewer system and are plumbed.
Sewage is piped to a central septic system.
Wastewater flows untreated through an outfall line into Nazan Bay. Garbage is collected twice a week. The City has requested funds to expand the water impoundment area to increase water capacity. Atka Seafoods operates its own electric system. Your comments and questions are welcome.