Dixie, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
130 Population 302/sq mi density
$267,500 Home Value $362,563 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dixie 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. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density302/sq mi
Coordinates46.1404°N, 118.1519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWalla Walla County County
Nearest AirportWalla Walla Regional (ALW)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.25"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience54.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 23, 2024.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 21 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 20 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 115 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 106 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 108 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 90 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 57 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 59 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 90 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 93 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 127 km
Jun 19, 1990 11 km W of Othello, Washington M3.3 119 km
May 1, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.3 90 km
Feb 28, 2004 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington M3.3 68 km
Apr 22, 1990 20 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.3 130 km
May 27, 1997 15 km W of Othello, Washington M3.3 121 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 21 km
Jun 12, 1995 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.3 90 km
Jun 16, 2019 11 km SW of Royal City, Washington M3.3 144 km
Nov 17, 2013 13 km NNE of West Richland, Washington M3.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 26, 1958 EF2 61 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 41 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 55 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 23 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 83 km 0
Mar 5, 2024 EF0 37 km 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 21 km 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 89 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 79 km 0
May 9, 2013 EF0 92 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF0 79 km 0
May 23, 2004 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 13, 2002 EF0 72 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 96 km 0
Jul 9, 1995 EF0 92 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 55 km 0
Aug 24, 1987 EF0 15 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLUMBIA COMPLEX (118,865 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 27 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 57 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 44 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 44 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 99 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 40 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 81 km
2021 ELBOW CREEK 23,103 53 km
1996 UNNAMED 21,130 54 km
2005 WALKER CANYON 20,764 47 km
2010 EUREKA 19,811 46 km
2023 HAT ROCK 17,264 70 km
1990 LOCUSTGROV 17,187 86 km
2020 KAHLOTUS 16,738 56 km
2010 UNNAMED 16,737 55 km
1986 JOSEPH CANYON 1 14,398 81 km
2006 JIM CREEK 13,100 98 km
2018 LAKE WALLULA 11,972 70 km
2010 HUBBARD 10,824 38 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Dixie has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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