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Weather & Climate in Central Park, WA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Central Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 84.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). 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 121 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density910/sq mi
Coordinates46.9718°N, 123.7023°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyPacific County County
Nearest AirportOlympia Regional (OLM)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.9"
124% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 14.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.4 / 100
Community Resilience69.6 / 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

1,154 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 77 km 52 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 21 km 40 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 111 km 15 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 27 km 40 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 110 km 13 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 85 km 51 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 124 km 62 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 78 km 52 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 137 km 4 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 76 km 15 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 64 km 44 km
Jun 27, 1997 3 km SW of Bainbridge Island, Washington M3.9 111 km 1 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 143 km -1 km
Sep 10, 1994 2 km SE of Enumclaw, Washington M3.9 134 km 17 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 144 km -1 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 114 km 42 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 149 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2011 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington M3.9 91 km 41 km
Jun 12, 2021 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington M3.8 54 km 44 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

21 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 100 km 1.4 mi 0
Nov 10, 1965 EF2 68 km 1.5 mi 0
Oct 10, 2020 EF1 48 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF1 66 km 0.7 mi 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 93 km 4.1 mi 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 61 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 99 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 19, 2021 EF0 76 km 0.3 mi 0
May 27, 2011 EF0 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 25, 2010 EF0 92 km 0.0 mi 0
Jan 28, 2006 EF0 74 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 15, 2003 EF0 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 23, 1997 EF0 33 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 17 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 1996 EF0 98 km 0.4 mi 0
Apr 6, 1994 EF0 59 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 13, 1994 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1991 EF0 82 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 1, 1990 EF0 34 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

5 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 61 145 km
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 101 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m — 115 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m — 96 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake — 8 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 145 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 148 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 174 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 185 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 acres, 2023).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 91 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 79 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 82 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 96 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 92 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 68 km
2006 BEAR GULCH II 1,037 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 13.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 10.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 9.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 7.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 13.0 in
December 40°F (5°C) 14.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Central Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.1") and July the driest (1.6").

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