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Weather & Climate in Warm Beach, WA

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

Warm Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 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 208 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation208 ft (63 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density764/sq mi
Coordinates48.1651°N, 122.3477°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyIsland County County
Nearest AirportSeattle Paine Field International (PAE)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

656 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 117 km 52 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 147 km 40 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 57 km 4 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 77 km 12 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 141 km 40 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 87 km 15 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 65 km 13 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 87 km 51 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 46 km 62 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 41 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 60 km 16 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 75 km 0 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 123 km 52 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 101 km -1 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 129 km 8 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 146 km 12 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 68 km 23 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 92 km 15 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 104 km 44 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 74 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 12, 1969 EF3 74 km 3.8 mi 0
Dec 18, 2018 EF2 76 km 1.4 mi 0
May 13, 1986 EF2 23 km 0.3 mi 0
Nov 24, 1970 EF2 13 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 18, 2015 EF1 95 km 4.1 mi 0
May 18, 2005 EF1 8 km 0.2 mi 0
Dec 22, 1971 EF1 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 26, 1971 EF1 39 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 28, 1962 EF1 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 2006 EF0 57 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 2004 EF0 10 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 27, 2004 EF0 93 km 2.7 mi 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF0 64 km 0
Aug 24, 1997 EF0 33 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 1996 EF0 97 km 0.4 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF0 65 km 0.8 mi 0
Aug 18, 1964 EF0 76 km 5.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK Meteorological 38.0 m 147 km
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 98 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 88 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 97 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 113 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 12 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 79 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 92 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 152 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOLT CREEK (15,211 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 BOLT CREEK 15,211 83 km
2023 AIRPLANE LAKE 7,576 98 km
2022 SUIATTLE RIVER 4,400 74 km
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 93 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 89 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 97 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 87 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 74 km
2020 DOWNEY CREEK 2,324 86 km
2022 LOCH KATRINE 2,163 79 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 77 km
1990 WHITE RIVER 1,319 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Warm Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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