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Chelan Falls, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Douglas County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
141
Population
504/sq mi density
$32,143
Median Income
$23,640 per capita
51°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
4,928 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. 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 28.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7994°N, 119.9883°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.7 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Chelan Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.4").