Weather & Climate in Kayak Point, WA

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

Kayak Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 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 325 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	325 ft (99 m)
Area	5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density	303/sq mi
Coordinates	48.1425°N, 122.3423°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Island County County
Nearest Airport	Seattle Paine Field International (PAE) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

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

682 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	114 km	52 km
Jul 3, 1999	8 km N of Satsop, Washington	M5.8	146 km	40 km
May 3, 1996	8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington	M5.4	55 km	4 km
Jan 29, 1995	3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington	M5.0	84 km	15 km
Jun 10, 2001	18 km N of Satsop, Washington	M5.0	139 km	40 km
Apr 14, 1990	4 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M5.0	79 km	12 km
Jun 23, 1997	2 km NE of Enetai, Washington	M4.9	63 km	13 km
Apr 25, 2003	26 km W of Brinnon, Washington	M4.8	86 km	51 km
Jan 30, 2009	6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington	M4.7	44 km	62 km
Jul 12, 2019	2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington	M4.6	39 km	29 km
Mar 3, 2025	2025 Orcas Island, Washington	M4.5	62 km	16 km
Jul 22, 2001	4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington	M4.3	120 km	52 km
Jun 18, 1994	11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington	M4.3	99 km	-1 km
Apr 2, 1990	2 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.3	78 km	0 km
Jun 27, 2013	25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington	M4.3	128 km	8 km
May 20, 1995	15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington	M4.1	144 km	12 km
Sep 21, 2002	9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington	M4.1	69 km	23 km
Feb 23, 2017	11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington	M4.1	90 km	15 km
Jun 15, 1994	1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington	M4.0	102 km	44 km
Apr 14, 1990	2 km ESE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	76 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969	EF3	72 km	3.8 mi	0
Dec 18, 2018	EF2	74 km	1.4 mi	0
May 13, 1986	EF2	23 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 24, 1970	EF2	12 km	0.3 mi	0
Jan 18, 2015	EF1	92 km	4.1 mi	0
May 18, 2005	EF1	9 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 22, 1971	EF1	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 26, 1971	EF1	37 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 28, 1962	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2006	EF0	55 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 2004	EF0	12 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2004	EF0	96 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 2001	EF0	62 km	—	0
Aug 24, 1997	EF0	31 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1996	EF0	94 km	0.4 mi	0
Apr 9, 1991	EF0	63 km	0.8 mi	0
Aug 18, 1964	EF0	74 km	5.2 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

6 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	—	149 km
1894	PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA	Meteorological	3.0 m	2	96 km
1891	WASHINGTON	Eruption + Earthquake	2.4 m	—	88 km
1949	PUGET SOUND, WA	Meteorological	2.4 m	—	95 km
1949	PUGET SOUND, WA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	8	110 km
1820	CAMANO ISLAND, WA	Meteorological	—	—	9 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (81 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	81 km
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	91 km
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	150 km
Garibaldi	Stratovolcano	2,678 m (8,786 ft)	-8060	196 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	81 km
2023	AIRPLANE LAKE	7,576	97 km
2022	SUIATTLE RIVER	4,400	74 km
2023	DELABARRE	4,176	93 km
2018	MAPLE	3,547	87 km
2003	MINERAL PARK	3,010	97 km
2016	HAYES TWO	2,679	87 km
2022	BOULDER LAKE	2,347	75 km
2020	DOWNEY CREEK	2,324	86 km
2022	LOCH KATRINE	2,163	77 km
2011	BIG HUMP	1,400	76 km
1990	WHITE RIVER	1,319	94 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,174	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in
July	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
September	58°F (15°C)	1.8 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.8 in
November	44°F (7°C)	4.5 in
December	40°F (5°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Kayak Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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