Camano, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
17,535
Population
441/sq mi density
$100,124
Median Income
$52,130 per capita
$600,300
Home Value
$750,508 Zillow
$1,710
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$100,124 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$600,300 home value, $1,710/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Camano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 36.6 sq mi (94.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 441/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1525°N, 122.4621°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Island County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jefferson County International (TWD) 17 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 | - | 150 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 79 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 95 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 110 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 13 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 84 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 100 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 154 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Camano has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in December to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.7").