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Nespelem, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
155
Population
816/sq mi density
$50,938
Median Income
$28,464 per capita
$89,000
Home Value
$237,661 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
10.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nespelem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1669°N, 118.9721°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ferry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| 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 | — | 76 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 60 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 76 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 76 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 76 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 68 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 76 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Nespelem has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.8").