Glacier, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Whatcom County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
292
Population
175/sq mi density
$447,500
Home Value
$357,000 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Glacier 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. Annual precipitation totals 70.6 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 977 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8921°N, 121.9322°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Whatcom County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bellingham International (BLI) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0355 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.50 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 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 | - | 64 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 16 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 106 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 132 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 9.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest |
Glacier has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.1") and August the driest (1.8").