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Weather & Climate in Lake Bosworth, WA

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

Lake Bosworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 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 625 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation625 ft (191 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates48.0555°N, 121.9820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySnohomish County County
Nearest AirportSeattle Paine Field International (PAE)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience77.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very High
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
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 M6.8 115 km 52 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 34 km 4 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 80 km 15 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 89 km 12 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 67 km 13 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 104 km 51 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 54 km 62 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 21 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 87 km 16 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 88 km 0 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 72 km -1 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 120 km 52 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 100 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 129 km 4 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 131 km 12 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 97 km 23 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 101 km 15 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 114 km 44 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 87 km 3 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 88 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969 EF3 69 km 3.8 mi 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 78 km 1.4 mi 0
May 13, 1986 EF2 19 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 17 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 93 km 4.1 mi 0
Sep 6, 2009 EF1 97 km 9.6 mi 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 26 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 27, 2001 EF1 99 km 2.3 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 98 km 0.5 mi 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 77 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 11 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 28 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 28 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF0 65 km 0
Aug 24, 1997 EF0 17 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 1996 EF0 93 km 0.4 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF0 70 km 0.8 mi 0
Aug 18, 1964 EF0 62 km 5.2 mi 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 92 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 113 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 94 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 110 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 65 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 81 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WOLVERINE (66,329 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 WOLVERINE 66,329 99 km
2022 BOLT CREEK 15,211 53 km
2014 CHIWAUKUM COMPLEX 14,511 97 km
2006 TINPAN 9,044 96 km
2023 AIRPLANE LAKE 7,576 70 km
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 98 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 89 km
2022 MINNOW RIDGE 5,458 97 km
2017 JACK CREEK 5,184 100 km
2022 SUIATTLE RIVER 4,400 52 km
2016 BUCK CREEK 4,199 82 km
2022 IRVING PEAK 3,983 74 km
1994 ROUND MTN 3,403 96 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 78 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 92 km
2003 MAPLE 2,420 84 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 55 km
2020 DOWNEY CREEK 2,324 63 km
2022 LOCH KATRINE 2,163 53 km
2020 CHIKAMIN 1,948 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 8.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 6.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 6.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 9.6 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 9.4 in

Lake Bosworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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