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Weather & Climate in Ocean Park, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ocean Park 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 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 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 26 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4967°N, 124.0414°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pacific County County |
| Nearest Airport | Astoria Regional (AST) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
944 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 | 124 km | 52 km |
| Jul 3, 1999 | 8 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.8 | 78 km | 40 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 85 km | 40 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 144 km | 51 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 31 km S of Morton, Washington | M4.3 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington | M4.3 | 122 km | 52 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 122 km | 44 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | M3.9 | 146 km | -1 km |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon | M3.9 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M3.9 | 150 km | 41 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington | M3.8 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 3 km WSW of Skokomish, Washington | M3.8 | 112 km | 44 km |
| May 30, 2003 | 4 km SSW of Gorst, Washington | M3.7 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | M3.7 | 146 km | -2 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 2 km N of Belfair, Washington | M3.7 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Aug 23, 2013 | 24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington | M3.7 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 12 km NNE of Aberdeen Gardens, Washington | M3.7 | 79 km | 35 km |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington | M3.7 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Mar 30, 2009 | 33 km NW of Hoodsport, Washington | M3.6 | 130 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 14, 2016 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 1965 | EF2 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2020 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2014 | EF1 | 94 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2004 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1985 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1967 | EF1 | 42 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | EF0 | 20 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2011 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2010 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 5, 1998 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1997 | EF0 | 37 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 1997 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 15, 1996 | EF0 | 50 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1994 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1994 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1991 | EF0 | 29 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 1, 1990 | EF0 | 28 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 147 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 145 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 147 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 166 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 179 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 182 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 10.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 9.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
Ocean Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (1.7").