Why visit Amboy
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Cedar Creek Grist Mill, North Clark Historical Museum and Cedar Creek Wildlife Area.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 32°F.
Weather in Amboy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Amboy
Amboy () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,838 at the 2020 census, up from 1,608 at the 2010 census. It is located 33 miles northeast of Vancouver which is part of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Amboy, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Cedar Creek Grist Mill
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Museum in Washington, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Fargher Lakehouse
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
15519 Northeast Fargher Lake Highway, Yacolt
Churches and places of worship2
Amboy United Brethren Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historical church in Amboy, Washington, United States
History
Amboy was named by Amos M. Ball, who settled in the area in 1879 and whose family operated the Post Office after it was established in 1880. According to some sources, there were several settlers in the area, including Ball, with the initials A.M.B., who referred to themselves as the A.M. Boys. Reportedly, Ball named the town after that group. Another story states that the town was named after Ball's son, referred to by locals as the A.M. Boy.
A historical church known as the Amboy United Brethren Church was built in 1910 and converted into a museum in 2000.
From the History section of Amboy, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Amboy
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 32°F | 7.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 32°F | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 5.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 47°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 51°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 46°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 32°F | 8.0 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Battle Ground (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clark County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-10-17: Nakia Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-02: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides, And A T (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Battle Ground 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Ridgefield 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Mount Vista 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Orchards 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Five Corners 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- St. Helens 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Columbia City 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Salmon Creek 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Hazel Dell 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Vancouver 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Amboy United Brethren Church 1 - Amboy Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Clark Historical Museum, Amboy, Washington, March 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amboy United Brethren Church 2 - Amboy Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amboy, Washington, United States Post Office, March 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amboy, WA Trailer, Kingofthedead, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CedarCreekGristMill2007, Oldhippy1947 at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- ISS063-E-43923 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Sierra nevada cn&r 1993 horiz, Novarob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jubelale 2010, Novarob, CC BY-SA 4.0
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