Port Angeles, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Clallam County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
20,087
Population
1,876/sq mi density
$61,640
Median Income
$34,383 per capita
$324,800
Home Value
$453,796 Zillow
$1,134
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
566
Violent Crime/100K
2,493 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,640 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$324,800 home value, $1,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Angeles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 54 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,876/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1192°N, 123.4480°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clallam County County |
| Nearest Airport | William R Fairchild International (CLM) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0343 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.03 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.10 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.3 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 119 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 14 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 114 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 123 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 141 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 173 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 190 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Port Angeles has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.5").