Loomis, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
102 Population 116/sq mi density
$37,281 Median Income $35,260 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$37,281 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Loomis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 59.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,261 ft (384 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates48.8233°N, 119.6397°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOkanogan County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
113 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 59.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %61.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)12.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.0 / 100
Community Resilience16.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 54 km
Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 135 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 136 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 73 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 52 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 90 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 102 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 50 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 127 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 53 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 129 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 107 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 68 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 132 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 135 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 95 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 96 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 128 km
Mar 28, 1991 8 km W of Entiat, Washington M3.3 137 km
Jan 14, 2004 2 km S of Manson, Washington M3.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

5 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 87 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 76 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 45 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 113 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 146 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 114 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 113 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 113 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 113 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 134 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARLTON COMPLEX (276,249 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 CARLTON COMPLEX 276,249 68 km
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 69 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 69 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 44 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 35 km
2017 DIAMOND CREEK 117,527 53 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 25 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 95 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 39 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 42 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 99 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 74 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 41 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 68 km
2001 REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) 54,456 95 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 90 km
2018 CRESCENT MOUNTAIN 53,258 77 km
2006 TATOOSH COMPLEX 48,862 72 km
2002 DEER POINT 41,348 99 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Loomis has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.6").

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