Anacortes, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
17,837
Population
1,525/sq mi density
$89,788
Median Income
$53,930 per capita
$647,700
Home Value
$715,464 Zillow
$1,609
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
99
Violent Crime/100K
1,495 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$89,788 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$647,700 home value, $1,609/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Anacortes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 248 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,525/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4887°N, 122.6240°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Island County County |
| Nearest Airport | Skagit Regional (MVW) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | - | 118 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 134 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 85 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 132 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 147 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 68 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 119 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 154 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
Anacortes has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 42°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.8").