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Fairchild AFB, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
3,016
Population
456/sq mi density
$69,825
Median Income
$26,562 per capita
$1,681
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
92
Violent Crime/100K
5,014 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,825 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairchild AFB experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6186°N, 117.6484°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | 112 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 58 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 112 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 112 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 36 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 112 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 49 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 112 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Fairchild AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.7").