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Bellingham, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
92,367
Population
3,275/sq mi density
$65,821
Median Income
$42,120 per capita
$577,400
Home Value
$658,167 Zillow
$1,478
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
2,926 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,821 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$577,400 home value, $1,478/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bellingham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7534°N, 122.4702°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Island County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bellingham International (BLI) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
3 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 | — | 86 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 113 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 48 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 123 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 128 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
Bellingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (1.7").