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Malden, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
102
Population
152/sq mi density
$27,321
Median Income
$19,884 per capita
$73,600
Home Value
$245,309 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
246
Violent Crime/100K
2,573 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$27,321 median income, 19.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Malden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,125 ft (648 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2296°N, 117.4731°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 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)
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 | — | 94 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Malden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.7").