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Weather & Climate in Cathlamet, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cathlamet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 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 57 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2058°N, 123.3840°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Wahkiakum County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Washington Regional (KLS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,053 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 | 116 km | 52 km |
| Jul 3, 1999 | 8 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.8 | 97 km | 40 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M5.6 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 107 km | 40 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 31 km S of Morton, Washington | M4.3 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington | M4.3 | 112 km | 52 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington | M4.1 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 135 km | 44 km |
| Jun 25, 2004 | 17 km W of Packwood, Washington | M3.9 | 123 km | -1 km |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon | M3.9 | 81 km | 17 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | M3.9 | 92 km | -1 km |
| Jan 3, 2018 | 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington | M3.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon | M3.8 | 130 km | 24 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington | M3.8 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington | M3.8 | 125 km | 44 km |
| Jul 13, 1995 | 13 km ENE of Ashford, Washington | M3.7 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | M3.7 | 91 km | -2 km |
| Aug 23, 2013 | 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington | M3.7 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.7 | 144 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
49 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 303 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 5, 1972 | EF3 | 89 km | 8.7 mi | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2016 | EF2 | 69 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 1965 | EF2 | 66 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2015 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2014 | EF1 | 35 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2008 | EF1 | 79 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2004 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1989 | EF1 | 66 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1985 | EF1 | 37 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 1984 | EF1 | 58 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1978 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1975 | EF1 | 92 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1967 | EF1 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | EF0 | 31 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2021 | EF0 | 77 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | EF0 | 56 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2019 | EF0 | 78 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 | 93 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 140 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 138 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 93 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 107 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 125 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 144 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 146 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 12.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 10.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 8.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
Cathlamet has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 85.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.4") and July the driest (1.5").