East Wenatchee, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,114
Population
3,724/sq mi density
$81,050
Median Income
$40,087 per capita
$414,000
Home Value
$515,690 Zillow
$1,284
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
192
Violent Crime/100K
2,043 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,050 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$414,000 home value, $1,284/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
192 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
East Wenatchee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4175°N, 120.2838°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kittitas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 99 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 128 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 163 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 189 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
East Wenatchee has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.2").