Davenport, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lincoln County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,819 Population 1,089/sq mi density
$74,764 Median Income $35,790 per capita
$302,500 Home Value $366,028 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,764 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$302,500 home value, $783/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Davenport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation2,377 ft (725 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density1,089/sq mi
Coordinates47.6550°N, 118.1519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 30.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.2 / 100
Community Resilience59.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 97 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 56 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 57 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 134 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 144 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 144 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 141 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 134 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 148 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 56 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 95 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 110 km
Sep 13, 2012 10 km ESE of Rock Island, Washington M3.4 145 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 140 km
May 27, 1997 15 km W of Othello, Washington M3.3 130 km
Jun 19, 1990 11 km W of Othello, Washington M3.3 127 km
Sep 18, 1997 6 km NE of Waterville, Washington M3.3 140 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 146 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 56 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 30 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 71 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 63 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 13 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 84 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 41 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 52 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 69 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 62 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 37 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 44 km 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 7 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 47 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 102 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 24 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 102 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 102 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 19 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 102 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 27 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 102 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITNEY (127,930 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 32 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 88 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 82 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 44 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 82 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 44 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 77 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 79 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 34 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 99 km
1996 LINCOLN 19,376 43 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 20 km
2016 BLACK ROCK ROAD 17,398 72 km
2007 MANILA CREEK 16,248 64 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 45 km
1987 COULEE CITY 12,787 84 km
2008 SMITH LAKE FIRE 12,542 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 33 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 59 km
2012 BUFFALO LAKE ROAD 11,260 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Wettest

Davenport has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.3").

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