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Silverdale, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
21,046 Population 1,666/sq mi density
$101,445 Median Income $48,273 per capita
$507,600 Home Value $597,574 Zillow
$2,056 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
157 Violent Crime/100K 2,561 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,445 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$507,600 home value, $2,056/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Silverdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density1,666/sq mi
Coordinates47.6677°N, 122.6819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKitsap County County
Nearest AirportBoeing Field/King County International (BFI)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

744 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 58 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 89 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 61 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 39 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 137 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 83 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 11 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 43 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 15 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 55 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 105 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 106 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 135 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 65 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 150 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 97 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 104 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 34 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 144 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969 EF3 28 km 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 18 km 0
May 13, 1986 EF2 77 km 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF1 48 km 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 38 km 0
Sep 30, 2013 EF1 69 km 0
Sep 6, 2009 EF1 67 km 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 67 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 27, 2001 EF1 66 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 12, 1978 EF1 64 km 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 40 km 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 66 km 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 34 km 0
Apr 27, 2014 EF0 95 km 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 75 km 0
Jan 28, 2006 EF0 77 km 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 46 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 71 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 42 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 56 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 114 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 127 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 139 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 168 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOLT CREEK (15,211 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BOLT CREEK 15,211 96 km
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 59 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 37 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 84 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 55 km
2022 LOCH KATRINE 2,163 79 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 32 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 53 km
2006 BEAR GULCH II 1,037 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 6.6 in
February 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 7.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Silverdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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