Chelan Falls, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Douglas County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
141 Population 504/sq mi density
$32,143 Median Income $23,640 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$32,143 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chelan Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation776 ft (237 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density504/sq mi
Coordinates47.7994°N, 119.9883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.32"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.5 / 100
Community Resilience19.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

370 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 31, 2025.

May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 141 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 63 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 98 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 52 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 84 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 92 km
Aug 8, 2023 9 km NNE of Snoqualmie, Washington M3.9 135 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 27 km
Sep 12, 2015 3 km NE of North Bend, Washington M3.9 136 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 115 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 119 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 10 km
Apr 6, 2025 12 km E of Greenwater, Washington M3.7 133 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 65 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 142 km
Jan 20, 2025 9 km NE of Snoqualmie, Washington M3.5 134 km
Dec 30, 1990 3 km SW of North Bend, Washington M3.5 141 km
Oct 26, 1992 12 km N of Naches, Washington M3.5 120 km
Mar 6, 2005 8 km ENE of Lake Roesiger, Washington M3.5 140 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 22 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 86 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 86 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 98 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 42 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 79 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 80 km 0
May 1, 2024 EF0 81 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 92 km 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 82 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 44 km 0
May 19, 2010 EF0 93 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF0 47 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 77 km 0
Jul 4, 1992 EF0 20 km 0
Jul 1, 1979 EF0 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 122 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 146 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 91 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 170 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 173 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 50 km
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 26 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 58 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 90 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 82 km
1994 TYEE CREEK 123,618 29 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 63 km
2013 COLOCKUM TARPS 79,279 70 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 63 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 98 km
2015 WOLVERINE 66,329 62 km
2012 TABLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 65,887 70 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 20 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 72 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 82 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 85 km
2001 REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) 54,456 54 km
2018 CRESCENT MOUNTAIN 53,258 73 km
2018 COUGAR CREEK 42,681 37 km
2002 DEER POINT 41,348 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Wettest

Chelan Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").

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