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Metaline, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pend Oreille County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
133
Population
429/sq mi density
$60,625
Median Income
$36,592 per capita
$255,000
Home Value
$257,379 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
107
Violent Crime/100K
2,443 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$255,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Metaline 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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 54.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,009 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8523°N, 117.3870°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pend Oreille County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 64 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 136 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 64 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 64 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 64 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 121 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 64 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
Metaline has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").