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Weather & Climate in Clallam Bay, WA

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

Clallam Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 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 14 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14 ft (4 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,244/sq mi
Coordinates48.2535°N, 124.2578°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyClallam County County
Nearest AirportWilliam R Fairchild International (CLM)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.9"
216% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 16.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.6 / 100
Community Resilience63.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

396 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 144 km 40 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 133 km 40 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 145 km 13 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 144 km 25 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 99 km 51 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 135 km 62 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 114 km 16 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 76 km 10 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 119 km 3 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 129 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 87 km 23 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 125 km 15 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 127 km 30 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 124 km 44 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 83 km 52 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 87 km 54 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 120 km 58 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 139 km 38 km
Jun 27, 1997 3 km SW of Bainbridge Island, Washington M3.9 147 km 1 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 60 km 32 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 63 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 189 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 80 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 70 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 15.8 in
February 41°F (5°C) 12.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 11.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 7.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 10.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 16.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 16.4 in Coldest

Clallam Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 108.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (16.6") and July the driest (2.0").

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