Forks, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Clallam County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,413
Population
824/sq mi density
$46,389
Median Income
$30,573 per capita
$193,900
Home Value
$334,506 Zillow
$878
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,389 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$193,900 home value, $878/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Forks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 119.9 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 304 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 824/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9528°N, 124.3903°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clallam County County |
| Nearest Airport | William R Fairchild International (CLM) 43 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
1 tsunami 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 | - | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 19.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 11.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 14.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 18.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 17.4 in | Coldest |
Forks has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in December to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 119.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (19.1") and July the driest (2.1").