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Rockport, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Skagit County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
60
Population
167/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
5,882 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4847°N, 121.6075°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Skagit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Skagit Regional (MVW) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0285 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.40 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 149 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 36 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 55 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 182 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 183 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 11.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 11.6 in | Coldest |
Rockport has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 75.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.7") and July the driest (1.8").