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Cle Elum, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,078
Population
463/sq mi density
$56,912
Median Income
$39,050 per capita
$379,300
Home Value
$577,391 Zillow
$1,075
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
167
Violent Crime/100K
2,576 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,912 median income, 0.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$379,300 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cle Elum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,015 ft (614 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1946°N, 120.9528°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kittitas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 145 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 113 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 120 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 126 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 72 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 103 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 117 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 145 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 156 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 170 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Cle Elum has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.6").