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Cougar, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
32
Population
55/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
226 sunny days/yr
125
Violent Crime/100K
1,762 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cougar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 575 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0493°N, 122.3034°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Cowlitz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Washington Regional (KLS) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 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 | 19 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 138 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 140 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 19 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 26 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 40 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 65 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 89 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 99 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 158 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 188 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 15.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 11.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 15.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 16.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Cougar has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.1") and July the driest (1.5").