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Kittitas, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,186
Population
1,521/sq mi density
$66,150
Median Income
$42,562 per capita
$278,100
Home Value
$299,877 Zillow
$1,253
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
279 sunny days/yr
210
Violent Crime/100K
842 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,150 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$278,100 home value, $1,253/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kittitas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,651 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9837°N, 120.4189°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yakima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 54 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) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 103 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 119 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 136 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 159 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 160 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Kittitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.3").