Brewster, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,737
Population
1,510/sq mi density
$52,885
Median Income
$19,896 per capita
$237,800
Home Value
$327,026 Zillow
$1,036
Median Rent
41.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,885 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$237,800 home value, $1,036/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 848 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,510/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1070°N, 119.7698°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Okanogan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 12.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
Brewster has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").