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Curlew Lake, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
605
Population
139/sq mi density
$55,592
Median Income
$45,166 per capita
$265,200
Home Value
$286,734 Zillow
$543
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
184
Violent Crime/100K
1,197 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,592 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$265,200 home value, $543/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Curlew Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 52.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,346 ft (715 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7329°N, 118.6682°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ferry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 93 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 42 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 104 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 43 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 42 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 42 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 101 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 42 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Curlew Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (1.1").