Almira, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lincoln County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
365 Population 716/sq mi density
$61,548 Median Income $28,176 per capita
$198,200 Home Value $220,138 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,548 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$198,200 home value, $888/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Almira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,915 ft (584 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density716/sq mi
Coordinates47.7106°N, 118.9370°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.57"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.34"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.2 / 100
Community Resilience59.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 6, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 101 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 132 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 146 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 67 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 115 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 78 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 115 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 82 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 147 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 102 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 100 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 90 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 147 km
Jul 6, 1991 7 km SE of Kittitas, Washington M3.4 136 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 93 km
Dec 22, 1990 9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington M3.4 129 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 101 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 114 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 143 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 12 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 60 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 51 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 20 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 80 km 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 82 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 90 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 1 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 93 km 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 53 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 14 km 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 99 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 36 km 0
May 19, 2010 EF0 60 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 28 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 27 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 112 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 45 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 113 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 112 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 68 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 112 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 62 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 112 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARLTON COMPLEX (276,249 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 CARLTON COMPLEX 276,249 97 km
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 78 km
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 55 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 70 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 90 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 30 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 39 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 31 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 74 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 88 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 60 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 83 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 44 km
2002 DEER POINT 41,348 99 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 49 km
2001 VIRGINIA L 35,780 79 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 73 km
2017 SUTHERLAND CANYON 29,492 85 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 65 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
October 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Wettest

Almira has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and September the driest (0.3").

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