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Blyn, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
196 Population 41/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
120 Violent Crime/100K 5,507 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Blyn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,505 ft (459 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates48.0095°N, 122.9802°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyIsland County County
Nearest AirportJefferson County International (TWD)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

685 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 98 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 110 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 87 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 102 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 83 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 111 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 55 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 43 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 39 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 73 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 68 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 144 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 135 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 109 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 105 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 54 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 148 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 59 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 108 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 61 km 0
May 13, 1986 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF1 82 km 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 81 km 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 58 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 95 km 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 83 km 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 79 km 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 60 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF0 57 km 0
Aug 24, 1997 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 23, 1996 EF0 87 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF0 50 km 0
Aug 18, 1964 EF0 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 90 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 39 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 86 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 98 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 121 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 139 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 44 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 50 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 70 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 38 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 36 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 59 km
2006 BEAR GULCH II 1,037 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Blyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.0").

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