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Brewster, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,737 Population 1,510/sq mi density
$52,885 Median Income $19,896 per capita
$237,800 Home Value $308,928 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
212 Violent Crime/100K 4,928 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,885 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$237,800 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brewster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation848 ft (258 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,510/sq mi
Coordinates48.1070°N, 119.7698°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOkanogan County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)12.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.0 / 100
Community Resilience16.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 30 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 124 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 75 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 121 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 60 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 11 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 128 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 130 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 48 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 149 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 31 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 55 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 58 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 148 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 57 km
Jan 7, 1993 17 km SW of Skykomish, Washington M3.4 142 km
Jul 6, 1991 7 km SE of Kittitas, Washington M3.4 137 km
Apr 21, 2008 12 km E of Verlot, Washington M3.4 137 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 143 km
Dec 22, 1990 9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington M3.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 59 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 96 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 5 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 41 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 85 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 45 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 100 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 99 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF0 84 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 39 km 0
Jul 4, 1992 EF0 58 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 — 130 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 110 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 131 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 130 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 134 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 130 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 122 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 130 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 100 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARLTON COMPLEX (276,249 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 CARLTON COMPLEX 276,249 21 km
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 70 km
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 32 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 22 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 52 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 45 km
1994 TYEE CREEK 123,618 56 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 83 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 43 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 86 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 49 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 69 km
2015 WOLVERINE 66,329 66 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 26 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 41 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 50 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 66 km
2001 REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) 54,456 52 km
2018 CRESCENT MOUNTAIN 53,258 59 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Wettest

Brewster has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.5").

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