Sunland Estates, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
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
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good 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
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 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
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 | 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: 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Sunland Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.1").