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Centralia, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Thurston County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,457
Population
2,363/sq mi density
$52,387
Median Income
$28,232 per capita
$267,600
Home Value
$388,069 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
341
Violent Crime/100K
3,806 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,387 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$267,600 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Centralia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 178 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7221°N, 122.9709°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Thurston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Olympia Regional (OLM) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0364 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 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 | 84 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 74 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 72 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 84 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 93 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 116 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 125 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 127 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Centralia has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.9").