Port Angeles East, Washington
Port Angeles East is a community of 3,137 people in Clallam County, Washington.
Why visit Port Angeles East
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ediz Hook Light, Deer Park Cinemas, Clallam County Courthouse and Joseph Paris House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 67°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Port Angeles East
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Port Angeles East
Port Angeles East is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clallam County, Washington, and part of the Port Angeles micropolitan area, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Port Angeles East had a population of 3,159. This unincorporated urban growth area bordering the city of Port Angeles is known by locals as the Gales Addition.
From the Wikipedia article Port Angeles East, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Ediz Hook Light
Lighthouse · 2.6 mi
Lighthouse in Washington, United States
Museums and landmarks6
Clallam County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
County courthouse in Washington, United States of America
Joseph Paris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Washington, United States
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Port Angeles, Washington, USA
Naval Lodge Elks Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Port Angeles, Washington, United States
Olympic National Park Headquarters Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic building in Washington, USA
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United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Government building in Port Angeles, Washington
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes28
Gordys Pizza and Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
1123 East 1st Street
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
2021 East 1st Street, Port Angeles
Mo,Th-Sa 05:00-20:00; Tu 05:30-17:30; We 09:00-19:00
fogtown coffee bar
Cafe · 2.0 mi
1105 East Front Street, Port Angeles
Mo-Sa 06:00-17:00; Su 07:00-14:00
16 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Super 8 by Wyndham Port Angeles at Olympic National Park
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2104 East 1st Street, Port Angeles
Churches and places of worship3
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Port Angeles East
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 37°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 39°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 42°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 60°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 63°F | 51°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 67°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 67°F | 55°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 51°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 45°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 37°F | 4.2 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Port Angeles Hcn (3 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
Clallam County has had 22 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)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-29: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-01-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
William R. Fairchild International Airport (CLM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Port Angeles 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Carlsborg 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Bell Hill 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Port Townsend 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Port Hadlock-Irondale 27 mi east, about 44 min by car
- Marrowstone 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Friday Harbor 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Coupeville 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Oak Harbor 36 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Camano 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 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
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Port Angeles, Washington), Bigfathairymarmot at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Portangelesmasoniclodge, Bigfathairymarmot at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Portangelesnavallodgeelksbuilding, Bigfathairymarmot at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Paris House NRHP 87001939 Clallam County, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Portangelesoldpostoffice, Bigfathairymarmot at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Olympic National Park Headquarters rear - Port Angeles Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ediz Hook Tower and Dwelling "B", July 1944, Unknown author Unknown author or not provided, Public domain
- Morse Creek Trestle 03, Evvekk, CC0
- Morse Creek Trestle 02, Evvekk, CC0
- Morse Creek, Clallam County, Evvekk, CC0
- Morse Creek Trestle 01, Evvekk, CC0
- 2024-04-12 02 Tanerliq (TANERLIQ, TAN'ERLIQ, Tan'erliq) - IMO 9178381 - Port Angeles USA, Gordon Leggett, CC BY 4.0
- 2024-04-12 02 Tanerliq (TANERLIQ, TAN'ERLIQ, Tan'erliq) - IMO 9178381 - Port Angeles USA (cropped), Gordon Leggett, CC BY 4.0
- 2024-04-12 01 Tanerliq (TANERLIQ, TAN'ERLIQ, Tan'erliq) - IMO 9178381 - Port Angeles USA, Gordon Leggett, CC BY 4.0
- ISS065-E-207110 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-253214 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-207106 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-207108 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-41983 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-26101 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-80457 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-207107 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-207109 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-41982 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 2024-09-11 01 AMERICAN SPIRIT - IMO 9283124 - Port Angeles WA USA, Gordon Leggett, CC BY 4.0
- 2024-09-11 02 AMERICAN SPIRIT - IMO 9283124 - Port Angeles WA USA, Gordon Leggett, CC BY 4.0
- 2024-09-11 02 Wikivoyage banner image of Port Angeles, Washington USA, Gordon Leggett, CC BY 4.0
- 2024-09-11 01 Wide view of Port Angeles, Washington USA, Gordon Leggett, CC BY 4.0
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