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Pateros, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
648
Population
1,271/sq mi density
$66,333
Median Income
$24,261 per capita
$234,700
Home Value
$434,527 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
40.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
4,928 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$66,333 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,700 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pateros 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 Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0531°N, 119.9003°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Okanogan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 142 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 118 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 142 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 131 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 142 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 90 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 163 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Pateros has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.5").