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Cowiche, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
449
Population
541/sq mi density
$218,600
Home Value
$327,967 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
279 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cowiche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6719°N, 120.7119°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yakima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 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 | 124 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 79 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 82 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 119 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 124 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 137 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 163 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Cowiche has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.4").