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Weather & Climate in Bay Center, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bay Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 83.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6208°N, 123.9532°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pacific County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 29 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)
Earthquake History
1,001 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Feb 28, 2001 | 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington | M6.8 | 110 km | 52 km |
| Jul 3, 1999 | 8 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.8 | 63 km | 40 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 70 km | 40 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 128 km | 51 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington | M4.3 | 109 km | 52 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 31 km S of Morton, Washington | M4.3 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 106 km | 44 km |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon | M3.9 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | M3.9 | 143 km | -1 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M3.9 | 134 km | 41 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington | M3.8 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington | M3.8 | 96 km | 44 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 2 km N of Belfair, Washington | M3.7 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Aug 23, 2013 | 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington | M3.7 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | M3.7 | 143 km | -2 km |
| Nov 26, 1997 | 15 km WSW of Quilcene, Washington | M3.7 | 147 km | 46 km |
| May 30, 2003 | 4 km SSW of Gorst, Washington | M3.7 | 134 km | 25 km |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 12 km NNE of Aberdeen Gardens, Washington | M3.7 | 64 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 10, 1965 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2020 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2014 | EF1 | 95 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2004 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1985 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1967 | EF1 | 55 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | EF0 | 34 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2011 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2010 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 5, 1998 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1997 | EF0 | 25 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 1997 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1996 | EF0 | 64 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1994 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1994 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1991 | EF0 | 41 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 1, 1990 | EF0 | 14 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 1966 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 1965 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 144 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 136 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 132 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 144 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 166 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 169 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 181 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 11.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 9.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 13.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
Bay Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.9") and July the driest (1.7").