Weather & Climate in Woodland, WA

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

Woodland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the 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 23 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	51.6°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density	1,585/sq mi
Coordinates	45.9182°N, 122.7535°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Southwest Washington Regional (KLS) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Dec) 9.57"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.2 / 100
Community Resilience	70.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,037 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	137 km	52 km
Jul 3, 1999	8 km N of Satsop, Washington	M5.8	140 km	40 km
Mar 25, 1993	4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M5.6	99 km	20 km
Jun 29, 2002	6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon	M4.5	105 km	5 km
Feb 14, 2011	31 km S of Morton, Washington	M4.3	58 km	4 km
Jul 22, 2001	4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington	M4.3	130 km	52 km
May 20, 1995	15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington	M4.1	124 km	12 km
Aug 16, 2004	16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington	M4.0	129 km	-1 km
Jun 6, 2021	6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.9	104 km	4 km
Oct 1, 2004	37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington	M3.9	53 km	-1 km
Jun 25, 2004	17 km W of Packwood, Washington	M3.9	103 km	-1 km
Apr 24, 2003	3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon	M3.9	32 km	17 km
Jan 3, 2018	37 km SSE of Morton, Washington	M3.9	66 km	10 km
Feb 8, 1995	9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon	M3.8	87 km	24 km
Aug 3, 2006	2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington	M3.8	17 km	14 km
Jun 29, 2002	7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.8	105 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2013	24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington	M3.7	53 km	14 km
Oct 1, 2004	36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington	M3.7	53 km	-2 km
Jul 13, 1995	13 km ENE of Ashford, Washington	M3.7	121 km	7 km
Jun 8, 1993	5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.7	100 km	19 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 303 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972	EF3	37 km	8.7 mi	6
Oct 14, 2016	EF2	95 km	0.7 mi	0
Dec 8, 1993	EF2	73 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 10, 1965	EF2	88 km	1.5 mi	0
Dec 10, 2015	EF1	24 km	0.8 mi	0
Oct 23, 2014	EF1	28 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 2013	EF1	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Jan 10, 2008	EF1	27 km	10.1 mi	0
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 12, 1991	EF1	60 km	0.2 mi	0
Nov 12, 1991	EF1	50 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 29, 1989	EF1	8 km	1.6 mi	0
Mar 28, 1985	EF1	31 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 13, 1984	EF1	0 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1978	EF1	18 km	0.2 mi	0
Dec 12, 1975	EF1	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 3, 1967	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1957	EF1	71 km	2.5 mi	0
Nov 11, 2024	EF0	98 km	0.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

2 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	54 km
1949	PUGET SOUND, WA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	8	139 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (52 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	52 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	54 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	72 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	102 km
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	103 km
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	129 km
Jefferson	Stratovolcano	3,199 m (10,495 ft)	950	157 km
Sand Mountain Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,664 m (5,459 ft)	-950	183 km
Belknap	Shield(s)	2,095 m (6,873 ft)	480	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RIVERSIDE (138,190 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	RIVERSIDE	138,190	97 km
2017	EAGLE CREEK	48,816	71 km
2020	BIG HOLLOW	24,243	53 km
2012	CASCADE CREEK	20,655	97 km
2011	DOLLAR LAKE	6,069	98 km
2014	36 PIT	5,838	91 km
2022	SIOUXON	2,551	49 km
2012	HIGHWAY 141	2,080	98 km
2023	CAMP CREEK	2,056	74 km
2022	NAKIA CREEK	1,737	42 km
2020	DOWTY RD	1,424	71 km
1991	FALLS	1,389	61 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	9.0 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	7.0 in
March	45°F (7°C)	6.1 in
April	49°F (9°C)	4.3 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.3 in
July	67°F (19°C)	1.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.4 in
September	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	8.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	9.6 in	Wettest

Woodland has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (1.0").

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