Weather & Climate in Packwood, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Packwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6085°N, 121.6703°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Skamania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Olympia Regional (OLM) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,335 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 | 100 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 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 148 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon | M4.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington | M4.3 | 117 km | -1 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington | M4.3 | 94 km | 52 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 31 km S of Morton, Washington | M4.3 | 55 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington | M4.2 | 100 km | 4 km |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 30 km S of White Swan, Washington | M4.2 | 90 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington | M4.1 | 37 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2004 | 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington | M4.0 | 17 km | -1 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 144 km | 44 km |
| Oct 9, 1998 | 20 km S of White Swan, Washington | M4.0 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.9 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Snoqualmie, Washington | M3.9 | 111 km | 16 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: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 10, 1965 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1957 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2013 | EF1 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2009 | EF1 | 74 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2004 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2001 | EF1 | 74 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1978 | EF1 | 79 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2014 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2011 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2010 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2008 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2006 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2005 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2003 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1999 | EF0 | 81 km | - | 0 |
| Aug 26, 1997 | EF0 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1996 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 1981 | EF0 | 87 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: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 60 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 96 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 101 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 8 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 28 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 47 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 60 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 76 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 87 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 137 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SCHNEIDER SPRINGS (114,743 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | SCHNEIDER SPRINGS | 114,743 | 51 km |
| 2020 | EVANS CANYON | 76,288 | 82 km |
| 2015 | COUGAR CREEK | 51,866 | 53 km |
| 2017 | NORSE PEAK | 51,017 | 48 km |
| 2024 | RETREAT | 44,681 | 57 km |
| 2017 | JOLLY MOUNTAIN | 38,159 | 97 km |
| 2020 | BIG HOLLOW | 24,243 | 80 km |
| 2012 | TAYLOR BRIDGE | 23,987 | 93 km |
| 2012 | CASCADE CREEK | 20,655 | 52 km |
| 1985 | ROSA | 19,441 | 89 km |
| 2000 | RANGE | 11,520 | 62 km |
| 2002 | PUMPHOUSE | 10,874 | 95 km |
| 2008 | COLD SPRINGS | 8,966 | 58 km |
| 2014 | COTTONWOOD 2 | 8,644 | 90 km |
| 2021 | BURBANK | 7,945 | 99 km |
| 2020 | NORTH BROWNSTOWN 3 | 7,316 | 82 km |
| 2022 | GOAT ROCKS | 6,658 | 9 km |
| 2022 | COW CANYON | 6,083 | 77 km |
| 2010 | COWICHE MILL | 6,051 | 72 km |
| 2019 | PIPELINE | 5,979 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
Packwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (0.7").