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Weather & Climate in Pe Ell, WA

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

Pe Ell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 103.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 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 412 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation412 ft (126 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density881/sq mi
Coordinates46.5713°N, 123.2983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWahkiakum County County
Nearest AirportOlympia Regional (OLM)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.6"
173% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.8 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,160 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 78 km 52 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 57 km 40 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 68 km 40 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 115 km 15 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 127 km 13 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 122 km 51 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 146 km 62 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 89 km 4 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 74 km 52 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 109 km 12 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 103 km 15 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 140 km -1 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 94 km 44 km
Jun 27, 1997 3 km SW of Bainbridge Island, Washington M3.9 128 km 1 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 113 km 17 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 95 km -1 km
Sep 10, 1994 2 km SE of Enumclaw, Washington M3.9 122 km 17 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 107 km -1 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 102 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2011 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington M3.9 127 km 41 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 10, 1965 EF2 34 km 1.5 mi 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF1 82 km 0.7 mi 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 100 km 4.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 56 km 1.3 mi 0
Sep 30, 2013 EF1 91 km 1.0 mi 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 40 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 98 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 91 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 53 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 84 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 94 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 12, 1978 EF1 94 km 1.5 mi 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 69 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 28, 2024 EF0 55 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF0 91 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 19, 2021 EF0 61 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 10, 2020 EF0 86 km 1.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2014 EF0 86 km 0.2 mi 0
May 27, 2011 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 25, 2010 EF0 44 km 0.0 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 95 km
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 103 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m — 100 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake — 8 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 95 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 121 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 121 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 134 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 145 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 11.7 in
February 41°F (5°C) 9.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 7.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 6.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 11.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 12.0 in Coldest, Wettest

Pe Ell has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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