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Weather & Climate in Neah Bay, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Neah Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 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 172 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 172 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3610°N, 124.6116°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Clallam County County |
| Nearest Airport | William R Fairchild International (CLM) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 118 km | 25 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 127 km | 51 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 110 km | 23 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.0 | 98 km | 30 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 105 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 104 km | 52 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington | M4.0 | 147 km | 58 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.9 | 114 km | 38 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M3.9 | 38 km | 32 km |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington | M3.9 | 120 km | 42 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M3.9 | 129 km | 41 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington | M3.7 | 150 km | 23 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington | M3.7 | 140 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PARADISE (2,818 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 14.8 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 11.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 15.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 15.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Neah Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.2") and July the driest (2.1").