25 Small Towns in Washington With the Mildest Winters
Ranked by january average low (°f) among 151 towns of 500–10,000 people in Washington. #1 is Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA (January lows average 38.4°F).
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25Kingston, Washington
January lows average 36.6°F
Kingston is a community of 2,515 people in Kitsap County, Washington. January lows average 36.6°F and July highs 72.3°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 3 inches of snow.
2,515 people · Kitsap County · median home $585,300 · income $90,625 · Jan low 37°F · 3 in snow
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24Meadowdale, Washington
January lows average 36.6°F
Meadowdale is a community of 3,148 people in Snohomish County, Washington. January lows average 36.6°F and July highs 72.3°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 4 inches of snow.
3,148 people · Snohomish County · median home $852,400 · income $173,902 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow
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23Hansville, Washington
January lows average 36.6°F
Hansville is a community of 3,410 people in Kitsap County, Washington. January lows average 36.6°F and July highs 72.3°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 2 inches of snow.
3,410 people · Kitsap County · median home $597,000 · income $92,426 · Jan low 37°F · 2 in snow
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22Larch Way, Washington
January lows average 36.6°F
Larch Way is a community of 4,993 people in Snohomish County, Washington. January lows average 36.6°F and July highs 72.3°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 3 inches of snow.
4,993 people · Snohomish County · median home $842,600 · income $160,040 · Jan low 37°F · 3 in snow
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21Picnic Point, Washington
January lows average 36.6°F
Picnic Point is a community of 9,768 people in Snohomish County, Washington. January lows average 36.6°F and July highs 72.3°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 4 inches of snow.
9,768 people · Snohomish County · median home $833,800 · income $129,734 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow
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20Boulevard Park, Washington
January lows average 36.8°F
Boulevard Park is a community of 4,094 people in King County, Washington. January lows average 36.8°F and July highs 77.3°F, with about 3 days a year at 90°F+ and 6 inches of snow.
4,094 people · King County · median home $456,100 · income $78,954 · Jan low 37°F · 6 in snow
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19Friday Harbor, Washington
January lows average 37.1°F

Photo: Jelson25 (public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Friday Harbor is a town of 2,613 people in San Juan County, Washington. January lows average 37.1°F and July highs 72.4°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 6 inches of snow.
2,613 people · San Juan County · median home $570,400 · income $80,378 · Jan low 37°F · 6 in snow
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18Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington
January lows average 37.1°F
Maple Heights-Lake Desire is a community of 3,873 people in King County, Washington. January lows average 37.1°F and July highs 77.2°F, with about 4 days a year at 90°F+ and 14 inches of snow.
3,873 people · King County · median home $876,200 · income $143,148 · Jan low 37°F · 14 in snow
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17Medina, Washington
January lows average 37.2°F
Medina is a city of 2,915 people in King County, Washington. January lows average 37.2°F and July highs 76.5°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 4 inches of snow.
2,915 people · King County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow
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16Clyde Hill, Washington
January lows average 37.2°F
Clyde Hill is a city of 3,126 people in King County, Washington. January lows average 37.2°F and July highs 76.5°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 4 inches of snow.
3,126 people · King County · median home $2,000,001 · income $250,001 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow
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15Indianola, Washington
January lows average 37.2°F
Indianola is a community of 3,664 people in Kitsap County, Washington. January lows average 37.2°F and July highs 76.5°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 4 inches of snow.
3,664 people · Kitsap County · median home $503,800 · income $98,684 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow
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14Esperance, Washington
January lows average 37.2°F
Esperance is a community of 4,007 people in Snohomish County, Washington. January lows average 37.2°F and July highs 76.5°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 4 inches of snow.
4,007 people · Snohomish County · median home $790,700 · income $148,640 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow
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13Brier, Washington
January lows average 37.2°F
Brier is a city of 6,560 people in Snohomish County, Washington. January lows average 37.2°F and July highs 76.5°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 4 inches of snow.
6,560 people · Snohomish County · median home $866,600 · income $132,045 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow
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12Central Park, Washington
January lows average 37.3°F
Central Park is a community of 2,841 people in Grays Harbor County, Washington. January lows average 37.3°F and July highs 68.2°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 1 inches of snow.
2,841 people · Grays Harbor County · median home $335,500 · income $99,127 · Jan low 37°F · 1 in snow
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11McChord AFB, Washington
January lows average 37.4°F
McChord AFB is a community of 3,188 people in Pierce County, Washington. January lows average 37.4°F and July highs 76.8°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 4 inches of snow.
3,188 people · Pierce County · median home — · income $54,808 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow
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10Algona, Washington
January lows average 37.4°F
Algona is a city of 3,290 people in King County, Washington. January lows average 37.4°F and July highs 76.8°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 7 inches of snow.
3,290 people · King County · median home $441,500 · income $85,332 · Jan low 37°F · 7 in snow
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9Pacific, Washington
January lows average 37.4°F
Pacific is a city of 7,235 people in King County, Washington. January lows average 37.4°F and July highs 76.8°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 6 inches of snow.
7,235 people · King County · median home $489,100 · income $115,625 · Jan low 37°F · 6 in snow
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8Waller, Washington
January lows average 37.4°F
Waller is a community of 8,189 people in Pierce County, Washington. January lows average 37.4°F and July highs 76.8°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 6 inches of snow.
8,189 people · Pierce County · median home $512,200 · income $101,490 · Jan low 37°F · 6 in snow
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7Milton, Washington
January lows average 37.4°F
Milton is a city of 8,697 people in Pierce County, Washington. January lows average 37.4°F and July highs 76.8°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 6 inches of snow.
8,697 people · Pierce County · median home $539,700 · income $96,540 · Jan low 37°F · 6 in snow
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6Midland, Washington
January lows average 37.4°F
Midland is a community of 9,962 people in Pierce County, Washington. January lows average 37.4°F and July highs 76.8°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 6 inches of snow.
9,962 people · Pierce County · median home $412,800 · income $84,700 · Jan low 37°F · 6 in snow
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5Normandy Park, Washington
January lows average 37.7°F
Normandy Park is a city of 6,771 people in King County, Washington. January lows average 37.7°F and July highs 77.4°F, with about 4 days a year at 90°F+ and 6 inches of snow.
6,771 people · King County · median home $1,014,100 · income $162,476 · Jan low 38°F · 6 in snow
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4Ocean Shores, Washington
January lows average 38.0°F

Photo: Michael Barratt (public domain, Wikimedia Commons) Ocean Shores is a city of 6,715 people in Grays Harbor County, Washington. January lows average 38.0°F and July highs 67.0°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 0 inches of snow.
6,715 people · Grays Harbor County · median home $383,500 · income $58,202 · Jan low 38°F · 0 in snow
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3Hoquiam, Washington
January lows average 38.0°F
Hoquiam is a city of 8,776 people in Grays Harbor County, Washington. January lows average 38.0°F and July highs 67.0°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 1 inches of snow.
8,776 people · Grays Harbor County · median home $228,200 · income $49,795 · Jan low 38°F · 1 in snow
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2Port Ludlow, Washington
January lows average 38.4°F
Port Ludlow is a community of 2,959 people in Jefferson County, Washington. January lows average 38.4°F and July highs 72.6°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 2 inches of snow.
2,959 people · Jefferson County · median home $635,600 · income $96,103 · Jan low 38°F · 2 in snow
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1Port Hadlock-Irondale, Washington
January lows average 38.4°F
Port Hadlock-Irondale is a community of 3,983 people in Jefferson County, Washington. January lows average 38.4°F and July highs 72.6°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 1 inches of snow.
3,983 people · Jefferson County · median home $351,600 · income $83,548 · Jan low 38°F · 1 in snow
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- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
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