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 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 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 36. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 14 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2535°N, 124.2578°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clallam County County |
| Nearest Airport | William R Fairchild International (CLM) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.3 / 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 9.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 15.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 13.8 in | Coldest |
Clallam Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.6") and July the driest (1.6").