Chain Lake, Washington
Chain Lake is a community of 4,950 people in Snohomish County, Washington.
Why visit Chain Lake
Townapedia lists 8 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Galaxy 12, Lord Hill Regional Park and Stanton Meadows Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; December lows average 32°F.
Weather in Chain Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chain Lake
Chain Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chain Lake had a population of 4,806.
From the Wikipedia article Chain Lake, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes22
Pho Thanh Na
Restaurant · Vietnamese, Asian · 2.9 mi
19022 Lenton Place Southeast, Monroe
10 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship3
Monroe Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.4 mi
14118 Chain Lake Road, Monroe
Three Lakes Community Church
Church · Protestant · 2.7 mi
6506 163rd Avenue Southeast, Snohomish
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare3
Providence Monroe Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
19200 North Kelsey Street, Monroe
Map of Chain Lake
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 32°F | 6.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 32°F | 4.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 35°F | 5.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 74°F | 52°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 52°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 48°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 35°F | 7.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 32°F | 6.8 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe (4 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
Snohomish County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2021-04-08: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Monroe 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Snohomish 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Bunk Foss 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Cathcart 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Cavalero 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Silver Firs 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Lake Stevens 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Eastmont 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Maltby 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Everett 10 mi northwest, about 16 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
- ISS065-E-315712 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-308882 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-154651 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-315711 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-187144 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-308880 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS025-E-5770 - View of Washington, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-154653 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-154652 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-315709 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-315710 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-308881 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-308879 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- December Fog 01, “Jon Zander ( Digon3 )”., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Me-Karen, Sarahelizabethscott, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Evernia prunastri 113304133, spacecowboy, CC BY 4.0
- Evernia prunastri 113304124, spacecowboy, CC BY 4.0
- Evergreen State Fair, Mark from Snoqualmie WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Thamnophis sirtalis pickeringii, iNaturalist user: spacecowboy, CC BY 4.0
- Ramalina subleptocarpha 101658029, spacecowboy, CC BY 4.0
- Ramalina subleptocarpha 101661172, spacecowboy, CC BY 4.0
- Ramalina subleptocarpha 101661161, spacecowboy, CC BY 4.0
- 1961 Dodge Lancer (35939871623), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 1961 Dodge Lancer (36702012376), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Trailer with Riviera fenders (36702010406), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Datsun 510 Bluebird roadster (35702207702), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 1967 Buick Special (10499083834), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Willys Jeep Pickup (8198596128), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Valiant Duster Six Pack (10426212254), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 1959 Ford Ranchero (10699417325), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 1964 Pontiac Tempest (6236693988), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Dodge A100 (6236693850), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
- 1971 Meteor Rideau 500 station wagon (8072483460), JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, CC BY 2.0
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