Gearhart, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Clatsop County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,959
Population
1,048/sq mi density
$85,966
Median Income
$46,407 per capita
$522,100
Home Value
$621,234 Zillow
$1,089
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,966 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$522,100 home value, $1,089/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gearhart experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,048/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0317°N, 123.9185°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clatsop County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
| Tsunami | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 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 | 135 km |
| 1700 | CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE | Earthquake | - | 2 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 135 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 143 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 163 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 188 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 188 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 11.0 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest |
Gearhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 45°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.0") and July the driest (1.0").