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Weather & Climate in Esperance, WA

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

Esperance 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 456 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density5,539/sq mi
Coordinates47.7932°N, 122.3491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKitsap County County
Nearest AirportSeattle Paine Field International (PAE)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.9 / 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

744 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 M5.8 116 km 40 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 36 km 4 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 45 km 15 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 118 km 12 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 111 km 40 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 27 km 13 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 69 km 51 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 18 km 62 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 26 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 97 km 16 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 83 km -1 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 116 km 0 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 82 km 52 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 124 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 134 km 4 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 96 km 23 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 106 km 12 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 62 km 15 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 141 km -1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969 EF3 33 km 3.8 mi 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 39 km 1.4 mi 0
May 13, 1986 EF2 52 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 36 km 0.3 mi 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF1 73 km 0.7 mi 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 55 km 4.1 mi 0
Sep 30, 2013 EF1 79 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 6, 2009 EF1 69 km 9.6 mi 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 46 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 27, 2001 EF1 69 km 2.3 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 63 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1978 EF1 74 km 1.5 mi 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 44 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 38 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 47 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 28, 2006 EF0 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 15, 2003 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF0 25 km — 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 57 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m — 89 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m — 57 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake — 8 73 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological — — 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 99 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 114 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 116 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 178 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOLT CREEK (15,211 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 BOLT CREEK 15,211 70 km
2022 SUIATTLE RIVER 4,400 91 km
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 83 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 65 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 78 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 94 km
2022 LOCH KATRINE 2,163 56 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 58 km
1990 WHITE RIVER 1,319 98 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 81 km
2003 SQUARE LAKE FIRE 1,106 96 km
2017 SAWMILL CREEK 1,056 97 km
2006 BEAR GULCH II 1,037 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in
February 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Esperance has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (1.0").

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