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Lyle, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Hood River County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
321 Population 452/sq mi density
$1,395 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
272 Violent Crime/100K 1,771 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates45.6956°N, 121.2805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyHood River County County
Nearest AirportColumbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 127 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 51 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 97 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 62 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 68 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 106 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 141 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 110 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 72 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 51 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 110 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 80 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 114 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 114 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 90 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 132 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 86 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 128 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 148 km
Jun 29, 2002 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.8 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 98 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF1 85 km 0
Oct 22, 2022 EF0 76 km 0
Jun 13, 2020 EF0 98 km 0
Mar 24, 2017 EF0 100 km 0
Mar 21, 2013 EF0 91 km 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 100 km 0
May 11, 2000 EF0 97 km 0
Sep 15, 1997 EF0 94 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 88 km 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF0 92 km 0
May 11, 1970 EF0 92 km 0
Oct 13, 1968 EF0 64 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF0 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1980 WASHINGTON Explosion 250.0 m 61 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 48 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 49 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 59 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 65 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 89 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 121 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 134 km
Sand Mountain Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,664 m (5,459 ft) -950 155 km
Belknap Shield(s) 2,095 m (6,873 ft) 480 163 km
Three Sisters Complex 3,159 m (10,364 ft) 440 178 km
Bachelor Stratovolcano 2,763 m (9,065 ft) -5800 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RIVERSIDE (138,190 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 RIVERSIDE 138,190 97 km
1996 SIMNASHO 118,466 92 km
2018 BOXCAR 0410 RN 99,874 78 km
2000 MULE DRY 90,184 95 km
2017 NENA SPRINGS 70,074 81 km
2018 SUBSTATION 0730 RN 69,109 34 km
2015 COUNTY LINE 2 68,189 97 km
2011 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST 65,350 83 km
2023 NEWELL ROAD 61,833 75 km
2015 COUGAR CREEK 51,866 54 km
2024 BIG HORN 51,023 94 km
2013 SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF 50,028 91 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 84 km
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 52 km
2014 BLACK ROCK 40,760 95 km
2014 SHANIKO BUTTE 39,852 75 km
2015 HIGHWAY 8 35,296 86 km
2018 LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN 33,662 46 km
1994 LECLAIRE 32,087 96 km
2016 0353 RN SCOTT CANYON 32,051 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Lyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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