Conway, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
44
Population
191/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Conway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3357°N, 122.3444°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Island County County |
| Nearest Airport | Skagit Regional (MVW) 10 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 | - | 128 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 117 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 94 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 116 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 132 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 31 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 63 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 95 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 171 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 175 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Conway has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").