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Porter, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pacific County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
130
Population
15/sq mi density
$105,859
Median Income
$73,822 per capita
$327,800
Home Value
$380,145 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
226 sunny days/yr
760
Violent Crime/100K
3,799 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$105,859 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$327,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
760 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Porter 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. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 293 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9487°N, 123.2802°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pacific County County |
| Nearest Airport | Olympia Regional (OLM) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.6 / 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)
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 | 118 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 74 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 69 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 56 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 116 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 118 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 150 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 159 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 10.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 10.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 11.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Porter has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.3") and July the driest (1.3").