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Whidbey Island Station, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
2,284
Population
348/sq mi density
$42,143
Median Income
$28,891 per capita
$1,821
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
167
Violent Crime/100K
1,718 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,143 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Whidbey Island Station experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3492°N, 122.6539°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Island County County |
| Nearest Airport | Skagit Regional (MVW) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively 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: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | - | 133 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 119 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 74 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 117 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 132 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 78 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 117 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 169 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Whidbey Island Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.0").