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Weather & Climate in Cottage Lake, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cottage Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 3.8 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 309 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 309 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7465°N, 122.0760°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kitsap County County |
| Nearest Airport | Seattle Paine Field International (PAE) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
780 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 | 83 km | 52 km |
| Jul 3, 1999 | 8 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.8 | 128 km | 40 km |
| May 3, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington | M5.4 | 15 km | 4 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 46 km | 15 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 125 km | 40 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 88 km | 51 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 38 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 15 km | 29 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington | M4.3 | 87 km | 52 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington | M4.3 | 62 km | -1 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington | M4.3 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington | M4.2 | 114 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington | M4.1 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2004 | 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington | M4.0 | 128 km | -1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
26 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 12, 1969 | EF3 | 37 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | EF2 | 50 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1986 | EF2 | 53 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 1970 | EF2 | 40 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2015 | EF1 | 60 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2013 | EF1 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2009 | EF1 | 62 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2005 | EF1 | 52 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2001 | EF1 | 64 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1978 | EF1 | 72 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 22, 1971 | EF1 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 26, 1971 | EF1 | 27 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 1962 | EF1 | 32 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2014 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2006 | EF0 | 29 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2006 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2004 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2003 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 58 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 110 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 60 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 76 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 83 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 102 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 116 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 172 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORSE PEAK (51,017 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | NORSE PEAK | 51,017 | 97 km |
| 2017 | JOLLY MOUNTAIN | 38,159 | 94 km |
| 2022 | BOLT CREEK | 15,211 | 50 km |
| 2014 | CHIWAUKUM COMPLEX | 14,511 | 96 km |
| 2023 | AIRPLANE LAKE | 7,576 | 83 km |
| 2001 | FOURTH OF JULY | 7,009 | 98 km |
| 2017 | JACK CREEK | 5,184 | 91 km |
| 2022 | SUIATTLE RIVER | 4,400 | 80 km |
| 2016 | BUCK CREEK | 4,199 | 98 km |
| 2022 | IRVING PEAK | 3,983 | 81 km |
| 2018 | MAPLE | 3,547 | 83 km |
| 1994 | ROUND MTN | 3,403 | 99 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 98 km |
| 2003 | MAPLE | 2,420 | 96 km |
| 2022 | BOULDER LAKE | 2,347 | 84 km |
| 2020 | DOWNEY CREEK | 2,324 | 87 km |
| 2012 | MT. CASHMERE | 2,298 | 97 km |
| 2022 | LOCH KATRINE | 2,163 | 35 km |
| 1988 | FALLS CREEK | 2,152 | 90 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 77 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Cottage Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (1.4").