Orient, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
69 Population 160/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $268,150 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Orient experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,445 ft (440 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates48.8638°N, 118.2059°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFerry County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
91 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 46.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.47"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 136 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 86 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 144 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 144 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 84 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 35 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 106 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 135 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 142 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 145 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 143 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 98 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 84 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 139 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 96 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 137 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 33 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 96 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 117 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 32 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 32 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 45 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 50 km 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 41 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 - 33 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 117 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 33 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 33 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 118 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 33 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 108 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 33 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 74 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 94 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 91 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 57 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 15 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 93 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 82 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 64 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 75 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 89 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 41 km
1996 TIMBERLINE COMPLEX 17,009 99 km
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 99 km
2007 TUNK GRADE 15,007 94 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 12 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 77 km
2000 ROCKY HULL 9,927 84 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 26 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 28 km
1988 S.17MILE1 8,089 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Orient has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.6").

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