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Garfield, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
586
Population
623/sq mi density
$60,536
Median Income
$31,293 per capita
$199,600
Home Value
$264,877 Zillow
$944
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
105
Violent Crime/100K
2,451 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,536 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$199,600 home value, $944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Garfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,496 ft (761 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0102°N, 117.1395°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 17.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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
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 | — | 129 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Garfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").