Snyder' Mercantile owns a fuel dock. Climate Tenakee Springs has a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters. The highest recorded temperature is 84, and the lowest recorded temperature is 3. Total precipitation averages 69 inches a year, with 62 inches of snow. There is no community water, sewer or refuse service.
Residents haul water from local streams or use individual wells.
Privies are used for waste disposal. The majority of homes are not fully plumbed. Snyder's Mercantile Store owns and operates a diesel generator, and the City owns the electrical distribution system. There is local interest in developing hydroelectric at Indian River. Your comments and questions are welcome.