Albion, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Whitman County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
448 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$55,750 Median Income $32,148 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $418,727 Zillow
$1,024 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,750 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $1,024/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,248 ft (685 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates46.7916°N, 117.2512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWhitman County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median20.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience50.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 11, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 121 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 135 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 120 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 100 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 100 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 40 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 134 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 130 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 149 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 102 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 111 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 134 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 109 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 76 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 134 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 121 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 134 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 101 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 124 km
Feb 9, 1996 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho M3.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 16 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 53 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 56 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 72 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 78 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 39 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 80 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 20 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 47 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 99 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 99 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 96 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 100 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 100 km 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 63 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 96 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 97 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF0 98 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 142 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 127 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLUMBIA COMPLEX (118,865 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 81 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 91 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 65 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 91 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 93 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 63 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 87 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 98 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 77 km
2015 FISHER 20,757 82 km
2010 UNNAMED 16,737 93 km
1986 JOSEPH CANYON 1 14,398 88 km
2021 BEDROCK 11,998 62 km
2010 HUBBARD 10,824 62 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 22 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 88 km
2016 FLETCHER ROAD 9,380 79 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 73 km
2021 SILCOTT 8,864 49 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,547 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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