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Methow, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Douglas County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
91
Population
134/sq mi density
$39,219
Median Income
$24,568 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
4,928 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,219 median income, 7.9% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Methow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1311°N, 120.0052°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
8 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 | — | 146 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 127 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 146 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 146 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 140 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 82 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 151 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Methow has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.7").