Pullman, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Whitman County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
31,939 Population 2,872/sq mi density
$45,097 Median Income $28,901 per capita
$401,700 Home Value $433,772 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 42.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
139 Violent Crime/100K 873 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,097 median income, 7.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$401,700 home value, $1,010/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pullman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density2,872/sq mi
Coordinates46.7331°N, 117.1683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWhitman County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median20.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience50.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 11, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 121 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 120 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 134 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 108 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 107 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 31 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 145 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 133 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 129 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 133 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 107 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 118 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 82 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 109 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 133 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 108 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 121 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 133 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 130 km
Feb 10, 2013 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho M3.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 25 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 55 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 47 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 79 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 79 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 32 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 88 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 13 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 38 km 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 72 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 87 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 88 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 98 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 38 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 31 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 28 km 0
Sep 14, 1986 EF0 40 km 0
Aug 9, 1982 EF0 85 km 0
May 22, 1964 EF0 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 136 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 92 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 80 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 83 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 60 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 88 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 94 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 85 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 99 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 61 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 79 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 100 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 90 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 74 km
2015 FISHER 20,757 73 km
2010 UNNAMED 16,737 98 km
1986 JOSEPH CANYON 1 14,398 81 km
2006 JIM CREEK 13,100 93 km
2021 BEDROCK 11,998 53 km
2015 LAWYER 2 11,378 99 km
2010 HUBBARD 10,824 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Pullman has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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