Metaline Falls, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pend Oreille County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
288
Population
1,440/sq mi density
$40,179
Median Income
$31,655 per capita
$291,700
Home Value
$255,650 Zillow
$673
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,179 median income, 10.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$291,700 home value, $673/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Metaline Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 54.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,101 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8613°N, 117.3719°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pend Oreille County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
9 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 | - | 66 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | - | 137 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | - | 65 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | - | 66 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | - | 66 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 122 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 66 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Metaline Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.8").