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Airway Heights, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,766
Population
1,791/sq mi density
$64,659
Median Income
$28,318 per capita
$286,900
Home Value
$371,921 Zillow
$1,313
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
283
Violent Crime/100K
4,274 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$64,659 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$286,900 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Airway Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. The area receives 45.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,382 ft (726 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,791/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6459°N, 117.5792°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 111 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 62 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 111 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 111 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 38 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 111 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 51 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 111 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Airway Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.7").