Weather & Climate in Everson, WA

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

Everson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 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 89 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	89 ft (27 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	2,006/sq mi
Coordinates	48.9125°N, 122.3537°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Island County County
Nearest Airport	Bellingham International (BLI) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 10.8"

Wettest Month (Nov) 7.28"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.8 / 100
Community Resilience	80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

480 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

May 3, 1996	8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington	M5.4	133 km	4 km
Apr 14, 1990	4 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M5.0	16 km	12 km
Jun 23, 1997	2 km NE of Enetai, Washington	M4.9	147 km	13 km
Feb 21, 2025	28 km W of Squamish, Canada	M4.8	122 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2009	6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington	M4.7	126 km	62 km
Jul 12, 2019	2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington	M4.6	118 km	29 km
Mar 3, 2025	2025 Orcas Island, Washington	M4.5	47 km	16 km
Jun 24, 1997	19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada	M4.4	99 km	3 km
Apr 2, 1990	2 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.3	15 km	0 km
Feb 19, 1991	31 km E of Squamish, Canada	M4.3	91 km	5 km
Sep 21, 2002	9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington	M4.1	74 km	23 km
Apr 14, 1990	2 km ESE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	16 km	3 km
Apr 3, 1990	3 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	16 km	1 km
Dec 27, 2012	12 km E of North Saanich, Canada	M4.0	72 km	54 km
Sep 26, 2024	12 km E of Saanichton, Canada	M4.0	75 km	52 km
Jul 1, 2009	4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington	M4.0	83 km	58 km
Jun 27, 1997	3 km SW of Bainbridge Island, Washington	M3.9	147 km	1 km
Mar 6, 2025	14 km SW of Blyn, Washington	M3.9	124 km	42 km
Jul 24, 2011	21 km W of Brinnon, Washington	M3.9	147 km	41 km
Mar 17, 2004	3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington	M3.8	52 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 13, 1986	EF2	80 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 24, 1970	EF2	91 km	0.3 mi	0
May 18, 2005	EF1	80 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 5, 2004	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2004	EF0	14 km	2.7 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK	Meteorological	38.0 m	—	67 km
1891	WASHINGTON	Eruption + Earthquake	2.4 m	—	132 km
1820	CAMANO ISLAND, WA	Meteorological	—	—	95 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (42 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	42 km
Garibaldi	Stratovolcano	2,678 m (8,786 ft)	-8060	114 km
Garibaldi Lake	Volcanic field	2,316 m (7,598 ft)	Unknown	123 km
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	128 km
Cayley Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	2,375 m (7,792 ft)	Unknown	150 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SOURDOUGH (7,517 acres, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2023	SOURDOUGH	7,517	90 km
2015	GOODELL	6,624	86 km
2022	SUIATTLE RIVER	4,400	100 km
2022	COPPER LAKE	3,825	68 km
2022	BRUSH CREEK 2	3,186	70 km
2022	SILESIA	2,737	62 km
2022	MCALLISTER CREEK	2,581	98 km
2022	BOULDER LAKE	2,347	96 km
2022	LITTLE CHILL	2,242	66 km
2003	BIGBEAVER	1,807	91 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,174	81 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	6.2 in
February	41°F (5°C)	4.8 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.5 in
April	49°F (9°C)	4.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
June	60°F (15°C)	2.7 in
July	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
August	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in	Warmest, Driest
September	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
October	51°F (10°C)	4.6 in
November	43°F (6°C)	7.3 in	Wettest
December	37°F (3°C)	6.7 in	Coldest

Everson has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (1.8").

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