South Wenatchee, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,083
Population
934/sq mi density
$61,959
Median Income
$31,020 per capita
$244,400
Home Value
$503,877 Zillow
$1,300
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,959 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$244,400 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
South Wenatchee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3944°N, 120.2893°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kittitas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 101 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 127 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 161 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 191 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
South Wenatchee has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.2").