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Glacier, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Whatcom County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
292
Population
175/sq mi density
$447,500
Home Value
$357,000 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
2,161 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Glacier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.2 inches. The area receives 42.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
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 | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 33°F (1°C) | 9.7 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest |
Glacier has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (2.2").