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Sunland Estates, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
85
Population
213/sq mi density
$79,583
Median Income
$60,868 per capita
$506,000
Home Value
$422,045 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
279 sunny days/yr
381
Violent Crime/100K
5,303 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$506,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunland Estates 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. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 631 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0741°N, 120.0283°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kittitas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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: Rainier (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 134 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 141 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 148 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 187 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Sunland Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.2").