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East Cathlamet, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
667 Population 390/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
365 Violent Crime/100K 6,322 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
East Cathlamet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation375 ft (114 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density390/sq mi
Coordinates46.1983°N, 123.3600°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWahkiakum County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Washington Regional (KLS)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 13.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.8 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,054 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 116 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 98 km
Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 142 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 108 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 89 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 112 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 133 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 145 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 136 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 122 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 79 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 90 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 101 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 128 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 73 km
Jun 12, 2021 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington M3.8 125 km
Jul 13, 1995 13 km ENE of Ashford, Washington M3.7 133 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 89 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 76 km
Jun 8, 1993 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon M3.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

50 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 87 km 6
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 70 km 0
Nov 10, 1965 EF2 66 km 0
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 79 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 33 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 78 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 64 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 36 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 56 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 60 km 0
Dec 12, 1975 EF1 92 km 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 45 km 0
Nov 11, 2024 EF0 79 km 0
Oct 28, 2024 EF0 29 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF0 63 km 0
Sep 27, 2021 EF0 75 km 0
Mar 19, 2021 EF0 51 km 0
Nov 10, 2020 EF0 55 km 0
Sep 8, 2019 EF0 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 91 km
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 140 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 138 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 91 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 105 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 123 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 142 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 144 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NAKIA CREEK (1,737 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NAKIA CREEK 1,737 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 12.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 10.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 8.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 12.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 13.4 in Wettest

East Cathlamet has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 85.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.4") and July the driest (1.5").

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