Weather & Climate in Grayland, WA

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

Grayland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). 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 14 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	50.8°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	14 ft (4 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density	100/sq mi
Coordinates	46.8416°N, 124.0912°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Grays Harbor County County
Nearest Airport	Astoria Regional (AST) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.2"

98% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 15.12"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.2 / 100
Community Resilience	62.0 / 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 Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood	Very High
Tsunami	Very High
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

268 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	109 km	52 km
Jul 3, 1999	8 km N of Satsop, Washington	M5.8	54 km	40 km
Jun 10, 2001	18 km N of Satsop, Washington	M5.0	58 km	40 km
Jan 29, 1995	3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington	M5.0	144 km	15 km
Jun 23, 1997	2 km NE of Enetai, Washington	M4.9	142 km	13 km
Apr 25, 2003	26 km W of Brinnon, Washington	M4.8	112 km	51 km
Jul 22, 2001	4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington	M4.3	110 km	52 km
Feb 23, 2017	11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington	M4.1	107 km	15 km
Jun 15, 1994	1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington	M4.0	95 km	44 km
Jun 27, 1997	3 km SW of Bainbridge Island, Washington	M3.9	144 km	1 km
Mar 6, 2025	14 km SW of Blyn, Washington	M3.9	140 km	42 km
Jul 24, 2011	21 km W of Brinnon, Washington	M3.9	118 km	41 km
Jun 12, 2021	3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington	M3.8	86 km	44 km
Jun 16, 2017	2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington	M3.7	143 km	55 km
Aug 23, 2013	24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington	M3.7	143 km	14 km
Nov 26, 1997	15 km WSW of Quilcene, Washington	M3.7	131 km	46 km
May 30, 2003	4 km SSW of Gorst, Washington	M3.7	126 km	25 km
Jun 16, 2002	2 km N of Belfair, Washington	M3.7	119 km	16 km
Jul 31, 2016	12 km NNE of Aberdeen Gardens, Washington	M3.7	46 km	35 km
Oct 15, 2000	11 km WNW of Quilcene, Washington	M3.6	137 km	50 km

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

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 10, 1965	EF2	92 km	1.5 mi	0
Oct 10, 2020	EF1	60 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 18, 2019	EF1	99 km	0.7 mi	0
May 27, 2004	EF1	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 3, 1967	EF1	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 19, 2021	EF0	59 km	0.3 mi	0
May 27, 2011	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 5, 1998	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 23, 1997	EF0	2 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 26, 1997	EF0	50 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 15, 1996	EF0	88 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 6, 1994	EF0	85 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 13, 1994	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1991	EF0	67 km	0.3 mi	0
Dec 1, 1990	EF0	30 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 20, 1966	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

4 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	134 km
1891	WASHINGTON	Eruption + Earthquake	2.4 m	—	136 km
1949	PUGET SOUND, WA	Meteorological	2.4 m	—	129 km
1949	PUGET SOUND, WA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	8	118 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (163 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	163 km
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	177 km
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	188 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PARADISE (2,818 acres, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2015	PARADISE	2,818	98 km
1985	BEAVER	1,107	96 km
2006	BEAR GULCH II	1,037	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	14.0 in
February	44°F (7°C)	11.9 in
March	46°F (8°C)	10.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	6.9 in
May	53°F (11°C)	4.4 in
June	56°F (14°C)	3.0 in
July	59°F (15°C)	1.9 in	Driest
August	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
September	58°F (15°C)	4.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	8.3 in
November	47°F (8°C)	14.0 in
December	43°F (6°C)	15.1 in	Coldest, Wettest

Grayland has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 96.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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