McCleary, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Mason County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,262
Population
1,103/sq mi density
$75,652
Median Income
$32,102 per capita
$327,100
Home Value
$389,676 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
294
Violent Crime/100K
245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$75,652 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$327,100 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
294 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McCleary experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0585°N, 123.2696°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mason County County |
| Nearest Airport | Olympia Regional (OLM) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.4 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 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 | 127 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 67 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 106 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 62 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 51 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 117 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 127 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 160 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 166 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 168 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 11.1 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest |
McCleary has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 41°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.4") and July the driest (0.8").