Clallam Bay, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Clallam County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
709
Population
1,244/sq mi density
$40,000
Median Income
$23,092 per capita
$279,400
Home Value
$333,872 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$279,400 home value, $925/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clallam Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2535°N, 124.2578°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clallam County County |
| Nearest Airport | William R Fairchild International (CLM) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0343 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.03 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.10 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 63 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 189 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 9.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 15.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 13.8 in | Coldest |
Clallam Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.6") and July the driest (1.6").