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Spokane, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
229,228
Population
3,334/sq mi density
$65,745
Median Income
$38,200 per capita
$326,200
Home Value
$389,884 Zillow
$1,141
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
272 sunny days/yr
690
Violent Crime/100K
5,919 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,745 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$326,200 home value, $1,141/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
690 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Spokane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Area | 69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,334/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6669°N, 117.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | — | 114 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 71 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 114 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 114 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 48 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 114 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 60 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 114 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Spokane has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.8").