Barstow, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
76 Population 136/sq mi density
$62,232 Median Income $37,862 per capita
$248,200 Home Value $268,150 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,232 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$248,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Barstow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,387 ft (423 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates48.7783°N, 118.1329°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFerry County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
85 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 46.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.85"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.1 on May 15, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 137 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 84 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 133 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 93 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 141 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 134 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 46 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 115 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 149 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 136 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 131 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 90 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 133 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 104 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 128 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 145 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 101 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 118 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 126 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 20 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 21 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 21 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 34 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 39 km 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 31 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 100 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 - 23 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 108 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 23 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 23 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 109 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 23 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 98 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 23 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 72 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 95 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 81 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 50 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 21 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 93 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 89 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 86 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 69 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 70 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 80 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 37 km
1996 TIMBERLINE COMPLEX 17,009 100 km
2007 MANILA CREEK 16,248 95 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 99 km
2007 TUNK GRADE 15,007 97 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 5 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 68 km
2000 ROCKY HULL 9,927 90 km
2000 BUFFALO LAKE 9,709 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

Barstow has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.8").

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