Steptoe, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
152
Population
68/sq mi density
$48,929
Median Income
$31,851 per capita
$196,600
Home Value
$308,921 Zillow
$860
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,929 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $860/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Steptoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,364 ft (721 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0074°N, 117.3502°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Spokane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 22 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
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | - | 118 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | - | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Steptoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.3").