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North Omak, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
368 Population 33/sq mi density
$89,276 Median Income $38,915 per capita
$430,200 Home Value $257,966 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
293 Violent Crime/100K 5,674 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,276 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$430,200 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
North Omak 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 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates48.4440°N, 119.4458°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOkanogan County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.61"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)12.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.0 / 100
Community Resilience16.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

181 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 34 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 115 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 35 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 56 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 86 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 114 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 92 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 92 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 33 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 150 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 99 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 131 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 102 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 113 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 101 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 133 km
Sep 13, 2012 10 km ESE of Rock Island, Washington M3.4 130 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 93 km
Mar 28, 1991 8 km W of Entiat, Washington M3.3 107 km
Mar 17, 2008 48 km WNW of Granite Falls, Washington M3.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 46 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 41 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 4 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 74 km 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 92 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 6 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 — 97 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 106 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 97 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 97 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 127 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 97 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 113 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 97 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 129 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARLTON COMPLEX (276,249 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 CARLTON COMPLEX 276,249 44 km
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 38 km
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 69 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 26 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 9 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 20 km
1994 TYEE CREEK 123,618 98 km
2017 DIAMOND CREEK 117,527 86 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 59 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 51 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 69 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 60 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 58 km
2015 WOLVERINE 66,329 96 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 69 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 30 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 41 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 73 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 75 km
2001 REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) 54,456 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Driest
October 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Wettest

North Omak has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and September the driest (0.7").

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