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Auburn, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
85,455
Population
2,889/sq mi density
$95,367
Median Income
$42,046 per capita
$510,400
Home Value
$604,922 Zillow
$1,713
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
247 sunny days/yr
393
Violent Crime/100K
6,022 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$95,367 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$510,400 home value, $1,713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3038°N, 122.2100°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 123 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 18 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 124 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 24 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 34 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 61 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 122 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 123 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 134 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 156 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 159 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (1.0").