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Nile, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
247
Population
268/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
279 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nile experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,012 ft (613 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8349°N, 120.9438°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yakima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
4 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 | 118 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 131 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 62 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 82 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 118 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 121 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 137 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 143 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Nile has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.6").