All Countries
Barstow, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County
3.3
/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
269 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,387 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7783°N, 118.1329°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ferry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Barstow has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (1.0").