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Clarkston, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Asotin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,240 Population 3,515/sq mi density
$53,092 Median Income $27,342 per capita
$216,900 Home Value $331,228 Zillow
$877 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
474 Violent Crime/100K 5,974 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,092 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$216,900 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
474 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation815 ft (248 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density3,515/sq mi
Coordinates46.4154°N, 117.0501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyAsotin County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.4 / 100
Community Resilience20.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 12, 2023.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 108 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 108 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 144 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 143 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 127 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 18 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 147 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 140 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 136 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 146 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 95 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 121 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 144 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 109 km
Feb 10, 2013 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho M3.2 122 km
Feb 9, 1996 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho M3.2 149 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 150 km
Apr 10, 2012 3 km WNW of Touchet, Washington M3.2 134 km
Mar 12, 1999 17 km NW of Malden, Washington M3.1 112 km
Mar 18, 1993 3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho M3.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 58 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 19 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 74 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 44 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 35 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 21 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 58 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 59 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 85 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 6 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 17 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 18 km 0
Sep 14, 1986 EF0 74 km 0
Aug 9, 1982 EF0 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF0 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 56 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 64 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 47 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 36 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 63 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 58 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 49 km
2007 POE CABIN 59,704 99 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 63 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 46 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 42 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 79 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 53 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 54 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 66 km
2014 SOMERS 36,374 100 km
2000 EASTSIDE COMPLEX (DEEP CREEK) 31,969 81 km
2000 BURNT FLATS 24,808 98 km
2021 ELBOW CREEK 23,103 74 km
2005 TRYON COMPLEX (TRYON) 21,486 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Clarkston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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