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Naselle, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pacific County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
519 Population 229/sq mi density
$58,642 Median Income $21,035 per capita
$97,100 Home Value $380,890 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,672 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,642 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Naselle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.2 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation27 ft (8 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates46.3705°N, 123.7816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyPacific County County
Nearest AirportAstoria Regional (AST)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.2"
195% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.4 / 100
Community Resilience69.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Very High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

973 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 118 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 82 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 91 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 115 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 121 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 136 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 125 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 147 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 115 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 124 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 133 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 111 km
Jun 12, 2021 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington M3.8 114 km
Aug 23, 2013 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington M3.7 107 km
Oct 1, 2004 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 123 km
Jun 16, 2002 2 km N of Belfair, Washington M3.7 142 km
May 30, 2003 4 km SSW of Gorst, Washington M3.7 148 km
Jul 31, 2016 12 km NNE of Aberdeen Gardens, Washington M3.7 89 km
Jan 31, 2013 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington M3.7 117 km
Mar 30, 2009 33 km NW of Hoodsport, Washington M3.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 10, 1965 EF2 77 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 70 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 83 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 71 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 96 km 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 29 km 0
Nov 11, 2024 EF0 85 km 0
Oct 28, 2024 EF0 67 km 0
Mar 19, 2021 EF0 18 km 0
Nov 10, 2020 EF0 92 km 0
May 27, 2011 EF0 72 km 0
Oct 25, 2010 EF0 81 km 0
Sep 13, 2004 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF0 82 km 0
Apr 28, 2000 EF0 93 km 0
Jan 5, 1998 EF0 43 km 0
Dec 23, 1997 EF0 56 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 61 125 km
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 144 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 140 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 125 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 142 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 159 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 164 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 177 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 14.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 11.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 10.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 8.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 14.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 15.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Naselle has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 96.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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