Farmington, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
136 Population 378/sq mi density
$55,750 Median Income $35,040 per capita
$287,500 Home Value $304,521 Zillow
$481 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,750 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, $481/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 41.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,633 ft (803 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density378/sq mi
Coordinates47.0887°N, 117.0464°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySpokane County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 41.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience75.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 105 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 72 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 71 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 134 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 63 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 127 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 100 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 105 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 112 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 85 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 127 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 74 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 102 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 134 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 104 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 105 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 104 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 133 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 90 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 30 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 87 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 79 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 46 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 44 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 72 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 58 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 68 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 74 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 66 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 73 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 75 km 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 57 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF0 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 128 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 109 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SCHOOL (51,701 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 99 km
2015 FISHER 20,757 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 96 km
2021 BEDROCK 11,998 72 km
2010 HUBBARD 10,824 97 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 59 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 68 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 63 km
2021 SILCOTT 8,864 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,547 92 km
2022 WAGNER ROAD 8,155 64 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 48 km
1997 POW WAH KEE 6,418 83 km
2022 RIPARIA 5,631 79 km
2016 PALOUSE FALLS 5,305 98 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 99 km
2023 RIDGE CREEK 4,608 92 km
2021 BENTON RIDGE 4,400 98 km
1992 TUCANNON 3,693 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,523 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 65°F (19°C) 0.8 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest

Farmington has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.8").

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