Bickleton, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
97
Population
21/sq mi density
$76,667
Median Income
$37,481 per capita
$173,200
Home Value
$305,246 Zillow
$563
Median Rent
16.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,200 home value, $563/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bickleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0056°N, 120.3080°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yakima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 94 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 117 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 129 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 138 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 146 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 146 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Bickleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.3").