Naches, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
895
Population
1,029/sq mi density
$53,015
Median Income
$29,074 per capita
$202,200
Home Value
$321,359 Zillow
$1,356
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,015 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$202,200 home value, $1,356/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Naches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,454 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7260°N, 120.6912°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yakima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 128 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 83 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 84 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 124 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 128 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 142 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 157 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Naches has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.2").