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Pine Grove, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
13 Population 27/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,197 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Grove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 52.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,423 ft (739 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates48.6502°N, 118.6838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFerry County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
89 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 52.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.93"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

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

138 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 94 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 45 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 143 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 111 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 144 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 74 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 63 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 92 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 144 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 93 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 128 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 142 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 145 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 149 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 143 km
Sep 18, 1997 6 km NE of Waterville, Washington M3.3 146 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 137 km
Jan 14, 2004 2 km S of Manson, Washington M3.3 140 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 124 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 62 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 43 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 47 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 65 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 65 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 63 km 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 39 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 67 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 40 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m 95 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m 41 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m 40 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m 106 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m 40 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m 93 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 40 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 32 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 79 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 52 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 76 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 98 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 81 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 87 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 80 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 64 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 97 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 36 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 29 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 76 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 58 km
2001 VIRGINIA L 35,780 82 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 62 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 46 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 33 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 43 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Wettest

Pine Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and September the driest (0.9").

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