Garfield, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
586 Population 623/sq mi density
$60,536 Median Income $31,293 per capita
$199,600 Home Value $278,125 Zillow
$944 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,536 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$199,600 home value, $944/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Garfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 41.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,496 ft (761 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates47.0102°N, 117.1395°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySpokane County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 41.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

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

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 145 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 115 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 144 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 78 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 77 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 145 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 56 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 138 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 111 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 115 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 123 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 80 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 94 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 114 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 145 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 92 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 119 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 115 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 145 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 19 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 76 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 73 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 50 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 98 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 41 km 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 79 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 61 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 33 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 62 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 79 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 78 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 73 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 79 km 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 54 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF0 80 km 0
Apr 27, 1999 EF0 88 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 - 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.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LICK CREEK (80,376 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 90 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 89 km
2015 FISHER 20,757 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 99 km
2021 BEDROCK 11,998 69 km
2010 HUBBARD 10,824 86 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 48 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 70 km
2016 FLETCHER ROAD 9,380 98 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 61 km
2021 SILCOTT 8,864 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,547 83 km
2022 WAGNER ROAD 8,155 57 km
2015 GILMORE GULCH 8,074 96 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 55 km
1997 POW WAH KEE 6,418 73 km
2022 RIPARIA 5,631 68 km
2016 PALOUSE FALLS 5,305 88 km
1992 TUCANNON 3,693 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,523 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Garfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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