Touchet, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

345 Population 283/sq mi density

$83,036 Median Income $36,421 per capita

$330,400 Home Value $569,869 Zillow

54°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr

44 Violent Crime/100K 2,552 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$83,036 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$330,400 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

44 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.3 / 5.0

15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Touchet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	446 ft (136 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	283/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0411°N, 118.6724°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Walla Walla County County
Nearest Airport	Walla Walla Regional (ALW) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"

71% below US avg

Snowfall 2.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 1.54"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.0 / 100
Community Resilience	54.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 23, 2024.

Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	28 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	29 km
Jan 30, 2000	6 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M4.1	147 km
Aug 7, 1992	8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon	M3.9	74 km
Nov 18, 1997	20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington	M3.9	139 km
Mar 22, 1997	10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon	M3.9	143 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	147 km
Sep 4, 2011	14 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.7	61 km
May 18, 2008	11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington	M3.7	69 km
Feb 1, 2000	7 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M3.6	147 km
Jan 23, 2015	3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon	M3.5	38 km
Aug 31, 1999	Washington-Oregon border region	M3.5	146 km
Oct 12, 2017	25 km NW of Bickleton, Washington	M3.4	145 km
Jan 30, 2000	8 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M3.4	147 km
Dec 22, 1990	9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington	M3.4	132 km
Nov 6, 1997	22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.4	97 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	78 km
Oct 15, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.4	61 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	94 km
May 11, 2001	4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington	M3.3	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 14, 1966	EF2	84 km	0
Jun 26, 1958	EF2	20 km	0
May 6, 2022	EF1	41 km	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	38 km	0
May 19, 2006	EF1	81 km	0
Jan 16, 2000	EF1	60 km	0
Apr 23, 1983	EF1	60 km	0
Jul 1, 1978	EF1	77 km	0
Mar 5, 2024	EF0	27 km	0
Jun 27, 2023	EF0	31 km	0
Mar 31, 2020	EF0	57 km	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	42 km	0
Aug 13, 2014	EF0	92 km	0
Jun 7, 2004	EF0	83 km	0
May 23, 2004	EF0	56 km	0
Jul 13, 2002	EF0	40 km	0
Jul 9, 1995	EF0	51 km	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	29 km	0
Aug 24, 1987	EF0	27 km	0
Jun 21, 1983	EF0	89 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 24 COMMAND (162,300 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	24 COMMAND	162,300	83 km
1984	HANFORD	122,914	81 km
2006	COLUMBIA COMPLEX	118,865	68 km
2021	LICK CREEK	80,376	99 km
2015	BUTTE CREEK	79,418	82 km
2007	WAUTOMA	77,956	93 km
2005	SCHOOL	51,701	86 km
2008	COAL PLANT	45,801	89 km
2021	GREEN RIDGE	44,604	81 km
2019	COLD CREEK	43,756	89 km
2000	UNNAMED	27,815	77 km
2015	UNNAMED	27,736	94 km
2021	ELBOW CREEK	23,103	86 km
1996	UNNAMED	21,130	12 km
2005	WALKER CANYON	20,764	48 km
2007	OVERLOOK	20,363	89 km
2010	EUREKA	19,811	47 km
2024	JACK CANYON MUTUAL AID	18,287	72 km
2017	EAST SADDLE	17,318	97 km
2023	HAT ROCK	17,264	28 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.3 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
April	53°F (11°C)	0.8 in
May	60°F (16°C)	1.0 in
June	67°F (20°C)	0.6 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	0.5 in
October	53°F (11°C)	0.9 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	1.4 in	Coldest

Touchet has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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