Packwood, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Skamania County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
118
Population
118/sq mi density
$277,700
Home Value
$451,317 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Packwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6085°N, 121.6703°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Skamania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Olympia Regional (OLM) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | 60 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 101 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 28 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 47 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 60 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 76 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 87 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 137 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
Packwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (0.7").