Granite Falls, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Snohomish County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,658
Population
2,117/sq mi density
$100,720
Median Income
$40,101 per capita
$519,800
Home Value
$579,182 Zillow
$1,725
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,034 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,720 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$519,800 home value, $1,725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Granite Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 434 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0896°N, 121.9692°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Snohomish County County |
| Nearest Airport | Seattle Paine Field International (PAE) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 114 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 97 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 114 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 64 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 77 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
Granite Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (1.2").