Okanogan, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,477
Population
1,232/sq mi density
$73,273
Median Income
$36,631 per capita
$238,500
Home Value
$271,764 Zillow
$1,052
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,273 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$238,500 home value, $1,052/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Okanogan 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. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 872 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3673°N, 119.5788°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Okanogan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 12.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 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)
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 | - | 108 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | - | 109 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | - | 108 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | - | 108 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 131 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | - | 108 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 118 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 108 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 117 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 171 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Okanogan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.3").