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Spokane Valley, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
105,460
Population
2,796/sq mi density
$70,722
Median Income
$35,235 per capita
$344,300
Home Value
$404,483 Zillow
$1,247
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
268 sunny days/yr
308
Violent Crime/100K
4,422 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,722 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$344,300 home value, $1,247/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Spokane Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,051 ft (625 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6634°N, 117.2328°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | 122 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 86 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 122 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 122 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 74 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 122 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Spokane Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.9").