Anatone, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Asotin County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
10 Population 83/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Anatone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation3,561 ft (1,085 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates46.1354°N, 117.1325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyAsotin County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %62.0%
Unhealthy Days6

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.4 / 100
Community Resilience20.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 93 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 92 km
Oct 27, 1994 11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon M4.0 147 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 133 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 48 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 119 km
Dec 24, 1999 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.5 130 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 149 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 146 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 104 km
Feb 28, 2004 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington M3.3 146 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 94 km
Jul 20, 1998 9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 143 km
Jun 16, 1992 10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 145 km
Nov 23, 2001 6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.2 141 km
Feb 10, 2013 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho M3.2 131 km
Jan 26, 1992 28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon M3.2 127 km
Jul 19, 1998 10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.2 146 km
Apr 10, 2012 3 km WNW of Touchet, Washington M3.2 122 km
Aug 14, 2017 19 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon M3.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 37 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 65 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 39 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 97 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 70 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 74 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 90 km 0
Jul 12, 2016 EF0 71 km 0
May 9, 2013 EF0 71 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 60 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 55 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF0 69 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 99 km 0
Aug 21, 2006 EF0 77 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 34 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 47 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DOUBLE CREEK (171,012 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 DOUBLE CREEK 171,012 78 km
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 33 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 52 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 27 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 24 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 40 km
2007 BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) 79,114 89 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 31 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 26 km
2007 POE CABIN 59,704 77 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 35 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 41 km
2012 SHEEP 50,769 96 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 22 km
1996 SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK) 50,250 78 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 86 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 32 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 39 km
2005 GRANITE COMPLEX 37,332 93 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Anatone has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.7").

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