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Weather & Climate in Geneva, WA

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

Geneva 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 447 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation447 ft (136 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,594/sq mi
Coordinates48.7453°N, 122.4030°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyIsland County County
Nearest AirportBellingham International (BLI)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.4 / 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

563 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 M5.4 116 km 4 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 21 km 12 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 128 km 13 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 135 km 51 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 134 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 108 km 62 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 101 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 33 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 104 km 3 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 108 km 5 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 19 km 0 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 61 km 23 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 148 km 15 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 20 km 1 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 18 km 3 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 63 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 65 km 52 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 64 km 58 km
Aug 8, 2023 9 km NNE of Snoqualmie, Washington M3.9 135 km 16 km
Jun 27, 1997 3 km SW of Bainbridge Island, Washington M3.9 128 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 13, 1986 EF2 64 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 73 km 0.3 mi 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 62 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 93 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 27, 2004 EF0 31 km 2.7 mi 0
Aug 24, 1997 EF0 95 km 0.5 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 85 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 116 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 43 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 118 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 130 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 139 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 166 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 91 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 87 km
2022 SUIATTLE RIVER 4,400 91 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 75 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 76 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 69 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 97 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 88 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 74 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 7.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 6.5 in Coldest

Geneva has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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