Lind, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Franklin County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
491 Population 442/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $35,118 per capita
$222,600 Home Value $205,892 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$222,600 home value, $795/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lind experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates46.9703°N, 118.6164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median20.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience15.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

200 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 23, 2024.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 111 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 111 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 122 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 121 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 144 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 140 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 79 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 141 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 114 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 135 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 140 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 122 km
Feb 1, 1991 14 km NE of Naches, Washington M3.4 149 km
Dec 22, 1990 9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington M3.4 106 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 138 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 80 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 11 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 44 km
Jul 6, 1991 7 km SE of Kittitas, Washington M3.4 131 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 81 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 96 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 86 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 74 km 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 31 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 99 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 57 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 31 km 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 81 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 87 km 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 66 km 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 87 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 96 km 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 71 km 0
May 19, 2010 EF0 47 km 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 84 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 - 96 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 103 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 24 COMMAND (162,300 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 24 COMMAND 162,300 94 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 72 km
1984 HANFORD 122,914 95 km
2007 WAUTOMA 77,956 99 km
2019 COLD CREEK 43,756 96 km
2017 SILVER DOLLAR 30,789 99 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 65 km
2018 L RD SW 22,101 84 km
2005 WALKER CANYON 20,764 57 km
2007 OVERLOOK 20,363 68 km
2010 EUREKA 19,811 58 km
1996 LINCOLN 19,376 67 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 84 km
2019 243 COMMAND 18,876 90 km
2016 BLACK ROCK ROAD 17,398 46 km
2017 EAST SADDLE 17,318 60 km
2020 KAHLOTUS 16,738 48 km
2010 UNNAMED 16,737 44 km
2015 SADDLE LAKES 14,253 81 km
1987 COULEE CITY 12,787 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Wettest

Lind has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.4") and August the driest (0.2").

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