Omak, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,931 Population 1,308/sq mi density
$75,911 Median Income $30,468 per capita
$240,400 Home Value $264,994 Zillow
$828 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
95 Violent Crime/100K 2,256 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$75,911 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$240,400 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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. 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 Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,075 ft (328 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density1,308/sq mi
Coordinates48.4223°N, 119.5306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOkanogan County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
84 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %61.5%
Unhealthy Days1

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

185 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 27 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 109 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 40 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 50 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 90 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 120 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 94 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 87 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 27 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 93 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 149 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 128 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 96 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 130 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 96 km
Sep 13, 2012 10 km ESE of Rock Island, Washington M3.4 126 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 88 km
Mar 28, 1991 8 km W of Entiat, Washington M3.3 102 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 50 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 36 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 2 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 94 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 72 km 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 99 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 1 km 0
Jul 4, 1992 EF0 97 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 - 103 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 110 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 104 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 103 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 131 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 103 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 118 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 103 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 122 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 172 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 37 km
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 44 km
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 66 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 24 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 15 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 15 km
1994 TYEE CREEK 123,618 92 km
2017 DIAMOND CREEK 117,527 83 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 57 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 51 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 66 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 60 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 54 km
2015 WOLVERINE 66,329 90 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 63 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 32 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 36 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 67 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 81 km
2001 REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) 54,456 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Omak 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").

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