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Boyds, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
35 Population 175/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Boyds experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,409 ft (429 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates48.7244°N, 118.1321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFerry County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

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

120 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 M4.6 135 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 80 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 127 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 150 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 128 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 97 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 139 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 52 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 146 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 118 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 135 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 148 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 126 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 95 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 124 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 109 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 127 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 142 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 102 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 14 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 15 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 15 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 30 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 34 km 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 26 km 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 98 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 — 17 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 102 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 17 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 17 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 103 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 17 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 92 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 17 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 17 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 69 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 93 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 75 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 100 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 45 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 24 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 87 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 84 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 86 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 70 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 65 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 78 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 98 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 33 km
1996 TIMBERLINE COMPLEX 17,009 98 km
2007 MANILA CREEK 16,248 90 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 93 km
2007 TUNK GRADE 15,007 96 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 6 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
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 71°F (21°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 Coldest, Wettest

Boyds has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (1.0").

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