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Edison, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
260
Population
203/sq mi density
$455,000
Home Value
$821,981 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
141
Violent Crime/100K
8,388 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Edison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5676°N, 122.4343°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Island County County |
| Nearest Airport | Skagit Regional (MVW) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
5 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 | — | 105 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 101 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 141 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 51 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 110 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 148 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.5 in |
Edison has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.5").