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Maple Falls, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
247
Population
115/sq mi density
$32,324
Median Income
$37,802 per capita
$588,000
Home Value
$357,000 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
2,161 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$32,324 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$588,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Maple Falls 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. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 642 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9188°N, 122.0912°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Island County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bellingham International (BLI) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 61 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 146 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 (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 26 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 115 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 123 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest |
Maple Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (2.2").