Torboy, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
260 Population 280/sq mi density
$54,044 Median Income $13,693 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,044 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Torboy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 52.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,371 ft (723 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates48.6693°N, 118.6690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFerry County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
89 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 52.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 96 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 48 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 144 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 72 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 114 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 145 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 60 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 147 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 92 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 95 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 127 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 142 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 147 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 144 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 121 km
Sep 18, 1997 6 km NE of Waterville, Washington M3.3 148 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 149 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 134 km
Jan 14, 2004 2 km S of Manson, Washington M3.3 143 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 60 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 60 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 64 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 67 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 62 km 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 39 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 40 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 97 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 40 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 40 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 107 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 40 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 94 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 40 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 35 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 81 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 54 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 78 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 98 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 83 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 89 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 81 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 66 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 98 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 37 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 27 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 78 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 60 km
2001 VIRGINIA L 35,780 84 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 64 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 47 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 33 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 45 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Torboy has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.6").

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