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Longview, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
37,836
Population
2,556/sq mi density
$60,844
Median Income
$34,987 per capita
$339,000
Home Value
$383,772 Zillow
$1,119
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
264
Violent Crime/100K
2,879 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,844 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$339,000 home value, $1,119/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Longview experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1457°N, 122.9643°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Cowlitz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Washington Regional (KLS) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 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 | 61 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 133 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 133 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 61 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 74 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 92 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 114 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 121 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 131 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Longview has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (1.1").